Cobaltite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
3.00-3.25
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
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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
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.