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Cobaltite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
1.05-1.10
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
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
[C,H,O]

Cobaltite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Cobaltite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.