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Cobaltite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.3   
2.60-3.02   

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   
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Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
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Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cobaltite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Cobaltite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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