Diamond and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Diamond

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.536.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Cobaltite 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 Diamond and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Diamond and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.