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Cobaltite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.33.62-3.80
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
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cobaltite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Chrome Pyrope 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 Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cobaltite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.