Cobaltite and Alabaster Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Alabaster

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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

6.32.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cobaltite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Alabaster 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 Cobaltite and Alabaster chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Cobaltite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.