Calcite and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
3
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Calcite and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.