Hardystonite and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
  
6.3
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Hardystonite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Cobaltite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hardystonite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.