Cobaltite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
3.17-3.24
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
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
(0001) indistinct
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)
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.