Cobaltite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Taaffeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.33.60-3.61

1 7.18

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cobaltite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cobaltite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.