Moissanite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Moissanite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.246.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

(0001) indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

9-9.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Moissanite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Moissanite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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