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Cobaltite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.3   
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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   
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Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Cobaltite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Cobaltite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.

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