While comparing Dinosaur Bone and Covellite 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 Dinosaur Bone and Covellite chemical formula.
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dinosaur Bone and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dinosaur Bone and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dinosaur Bone is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.