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Tsavorite and Covellite Physical Properties


Covellite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Flexible  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
4.6-4.76  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
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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