Magnetite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Magnetite

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

5.26.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

5.5-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Magnetite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Magnetite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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