Cobaltite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Pyrrhotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.34.58-4.65

1 7.18

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cobaltite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cobaltite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.