Cobaltite and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
Not Available
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, Uneven
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Not Available
Cobaltite and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Cobaltite and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.