Cobaltite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.36.50-7.00

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

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cobaltite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Cobaltite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.