Cobaltite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
6.46-6.57
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
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Good [110] and [021]
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cobaltite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cobaltite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.