Gaspeite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Gaspeite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
• Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gaspeite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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