Proustite and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
6.3
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), 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
Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Proustite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula
While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Cobaltite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Proustite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Proustite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Proustite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Proustite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.