Rhodolite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

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

3.846.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

none, may show indistinct parting

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rhodolite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Rhodolite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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