Cobaltite and Purpurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.3
3.2-3.4
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
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
[100] [001] perfect
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cobaltite and Purpurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cobaltite and Purpurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.