Cobaltite and Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
2.65
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, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
{0110} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Cobaltite and Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
Cobaltite and Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.