Pyrrhotite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.656.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pyrrhotite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Pyrrhotite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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