Covellite and Pyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
5.00-5.20
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Covellite and Pyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Pyrite 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 Pyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyrite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Covellite and Pyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.