Cobaltite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.33.17-3.24

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cobaltite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cobaltite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.