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Tsavorite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
4.6-4.76   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tsavorite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Covellite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Tsavorite and Covellite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tsavorite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tsavorite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tsavorite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.

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