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Cobaltite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.3   
2.90-2.98   

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   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7.5-8   

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

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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.

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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.

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