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Cobaltite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
3.40-3.58
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
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.