Baryte and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Baryte

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-56.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

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

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Baryte and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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

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Baryte and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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