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Cobaltite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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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
1.65-1.99
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
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cobaltite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cobaltite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.