Chiastolite and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
6.3
  
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
  
Cleavage
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{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Chiastolite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Cobaltite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chiastolite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.