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Cobaltite and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.32.25-2.33
Amber
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
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Cobaltite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Cobaltite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.