Cobaltite and Tsavorite Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
6.3
  
3.6
  
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
  
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Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Cobaltite and Tsavorite Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Tsavorite Garnet 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 Tsavorite Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Tsavorite Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
Cobaltite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Tsavorite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Tsavorite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.6 whereas that of Tsavorite Garnet is 3.6.