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Cobaltite and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
2.33-2.37
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
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cobaltite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cobaltite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.