Vlasovite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.976.3

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

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Vlasovite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Cobaltite chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

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