Bort and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Bort

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bort and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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

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Bort and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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