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Cobaltite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
1.993
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
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Cobaltite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Cobaltite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.