IMA mineral species

Cobaltite

CoAsS

Sulfide mineral.

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Cobaltite specimen
Koboltglans.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⛏ Mohs hardness5.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.

⚖ Density6.259 g/cm³
Very heavy
Chemical formulaCoAsS
ElementsCo, As, S
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness5.5
Density6.259 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCbt
Nickel–Strunz class2.EB.25

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.