Barite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Barite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
• Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Barite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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