CoAsSOrthorhombic

Cobaltite

CoAsS

Sulfides
Chemical FormulaCoAsS
Crystal SystemOrthorhombic
Mohs Hardness5.5
Specific Gravity6.33
ColorSilver white to reddish silver
LusterMetallic
StreakGrayish black
CleavageOne direction
FractureUneven

Occurrence

Found in hydrothermal deposits. Ore of cobalt.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

5.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)