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Violane and Covellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
4.6-4.76
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Violane and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Violane and Covellite Specific Gravity

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