Vishnevite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vishnevite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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