Cobaltite and Pearl Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Pearl

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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

6.32.60-2.85

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

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cobaltite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cobaltite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.