Cobaltite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Dioptase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.33.25-3.35

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

Perfect in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cobaltite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.