Spodumene and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
6.3
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
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
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Spodumene and Cobaltite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Cobaltite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Spodumene and Cobaltite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.