Sylvite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9936.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sylvite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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