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Cobaltite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.33.05-3.37
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
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Cobaltite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Cobaltite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.