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Cobaltite and Tinzenite 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
3.355-3.433
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, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
{???} Good, {???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cobaltite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cobaltite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.