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Cobaltite and Mellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
1.58-1.60
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
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cobaltite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cobaltite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.