Cobaltite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
3.20-3.25
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
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cobaltite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cobaltite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.