Cobaltite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
2.51-2.63
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
Fibrous
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cobaltite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cobaltite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.