Cobaltite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Titanite Sphene

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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

6.33.52-3.54

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

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cobaltite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Titanite Sphene 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 Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cobaltite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.