Cobaltite and Allanite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Allanite

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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

6.33.40-4.20

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

5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cobaltite and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Allanite 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 Allanite chemical formula.

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

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Cobaltite and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.