Cobaltite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.3
  
3.63-3.9
  
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)
  
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7.5-8
  
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.