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Cobaltite and Clinohumite 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
6.3
3.13-3.75
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
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.