Cobaltite and Rutile Physical Properties

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.34.20-4.30

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, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cobaltite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cobaltite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.