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Milarite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Cobaltite and Milarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60   
6.3   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), 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
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect   
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Milarite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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Milarite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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

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