Covellite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Covellite and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Covellite and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.