Schorlomite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.936.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, 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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Schorlomite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Schorlomite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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