Covellite and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Flexible
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.6-4.76
3.95-4.10
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Covellite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Covellite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Covellite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Covellite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Covellite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Covellite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.