Cobaltite and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
2.44-2.62
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, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cobaltite and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cobaltite and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.