Taaffeite and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
6.3
Fracture
Conchoidal
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
Imperfect/fair/absent
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Taaffeite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula
While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Cobaltite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Taaffeite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Taaffeite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Taaffeite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Taaffeite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.