Covellite and Barite Physical Properties

Covellite

Barite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Flexible

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.6-4.764.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

BaSO4

Covellite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Covellite and Barite 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 Covellite and Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Covellite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.