Cobaltite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.3Not Available

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cobaltite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Cobaltite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.