Covellite and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
4.48
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3-3.5
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
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.