Verdite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Verdite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.06.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Verdite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Verdite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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