Gaspeite and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Flexible
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
4.6-4.76
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Gaspeite and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Gaspeite and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.