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Cobaltite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.3   
3.355-3.433   

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)   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   
{???} Good, {???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
Not Available   

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

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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.

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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.

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