Cobaltite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5
Specific Gravity 6.3
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Metallic
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven
Color various
Pleochroism Very weak, on grain boundaries

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Cobaltite
Mohs hardness of Cobaltite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Cobaltite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Cobaltite

コバルタイトはコバルト砒素硫化物鉱物で、金属光沢の銀白色から灰白色の立方体または擬立方体結晶を形成します。スウェーデン・ノルウェー・カナダが代表的産地で、コバルトの重要な鉱石として工業的価値を持ちます。その鮮やかなバラ色から銀色の光沢を持つ結晶は鉱物コレクターに人気があります。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cobaltite?
コバルタイトはコバルト砒素硫化物鉱物で、金属光沢の銀白色から灰白色の立方体または擬立方体結晶を形成します。スウェーデン・ノルウェー・カナダが代表的産地で、コバルトの重要な鉱石として工業的価値を持ちます。その鮮やかなバラ色から銀色の光沢を持つ結晶は鉱物コレクターに人気があります。
What is the hardness of Cobaltite?
Cobaltite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Cobaltite?
Cobaltite is primarily Various.
How much does Cobaltite cost?
Cobaltite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Cobaltite?
Cobaltite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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