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Poldervaartite and Cobaltite Physical Properties


Cobaltite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.91   
6.3   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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
None   
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Poldervaartite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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Poldervaartite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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

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