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Cobaltite and Phenakite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
2.90-2.98
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, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.