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Cobaltite and Humite Physical Properties

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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
3.20-3.32
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
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cobaltite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cobaltite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.