Cobaltite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.3
  
2.66-2.86
  
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
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Cobaltite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Cobaltite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.