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Cobaltite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

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
3.25-3.50
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
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cobaltite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cobaltite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.