Alabaster and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Alabaster

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.306.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

25.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Alabaster and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Cobaltite 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 Alabaster and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Alabaster and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.