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Papagoite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Cobaltite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25   
6.3   

Fracture
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
Imperfect in one direction   
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Papagoite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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

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