Hurlbutite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Hurlbutite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.906.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hurlbutite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hurlbutite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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