Cobaltite and Anatase Physical Properties

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.33.82-3.97

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

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Cobaltite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.