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Cobaltite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.3   
1.847-1.852   

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   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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