Cobaltite and Microcline Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.32.55-2.63

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cobaltite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cobaltite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.