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Cobaltite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
4.12
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
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Cobaltite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Cobaltite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.