Baryte and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
6.3
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
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
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)
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.