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Hyalite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Cobaltite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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6.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, 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
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{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hyalite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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

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