Vesuvianite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.436.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, 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

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vesuvianite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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