Cobaltite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.3
3.15-3.21
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
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1,2 prismatic
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6
Cobaltite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Cobaltite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.