Cobaltite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.31.847-1.852

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

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cobaltite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cobaltite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.