Stolzite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Stolzite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

26.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, 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

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Stolzite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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

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Stolzite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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