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Cobaltite and Stichtite 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
2.11-2.20
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
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cobaltite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.