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Cobaltite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.3   
Not Available   

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, Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3.5-4   

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

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Cobaltite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Cobaltite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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