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Cobaltite and Schorlomite 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
3.77-3.93
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
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.