Sulfur and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sulfur and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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