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Cobaltite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
3.63-3.9
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, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Cobaltite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Cobaltite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.