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Cobaltite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.33.93-4.73
Amber
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
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZrSiO4

Cobaltite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Cobaltite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.