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Cobaltite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Pyrope Almandine and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.3   
3.62-4.20   

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   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Cobaltite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

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Cobaltite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.

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