Cobaltite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Cancrinite

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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

6.32.42-2.52

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

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cobaltite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cobaltite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.