Emerald and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
6.3
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Emerald and Cobaltite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Cobaltite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Emerald and Cobaltite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.
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