Orthoclase and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Orthoclase

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

2.54-2.616.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

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

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Orthoclase and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Orthoclase and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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