Cobaltite and Axinite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.33.26-3.36

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cobaltite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cobaltite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.