Cobaltite and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.3
  
2.33-2.50
  
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)
  
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Cobaltite and Sheen Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Cobaltite and Sheen Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Sheen Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Sheen Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.