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Cobaltite and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
2.95-3.07
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
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cobaltite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cobaltite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.