Cobaltite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.33.00-3.25

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaF₂

Cobaltite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Cobaltite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.