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Cobaltite and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
2.92-3.12
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, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.