Halite and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
NaCl
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Halite and Covellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Covellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Halite and Covellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.