Cobaltite is an arsenide and sulfide mineral with the mineral formula Co As S. It is the naming mineral of the cobaltite group of minerals, whose members structurally resemble pyrite (FeS 2).

Cobaltite-Gersdorffite Series. See also the chemically very similar Glaucodot and Alloclasite. Compare 'UM1966-01-As:CoNiS' and 'UM1982-09-S:AsCoFeNi'.

Cobaltite is an important ore of the element cobalt. It forms very interesting and unusual crystals rarely seen in the mineral kingdom, especially the icosahedral type. The name of Cobaltite, …

High temperature hydrotherma deposits and contact metamorphic rocks. Mines in the Cobalt district, Ontario, Canada. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. From the German, Kobold, …

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cobaltite, a cobalt sulfoarsenide mineral in which iron commonly replaces part of the cobalt [(Co,Fe)AsS], that occurs in high-temperature deposits. Notable occurrences are at Daşkäsän, …

Jul 11, 2023 · Cobaltite is a commonly silvery, metallic gemstone more known for its uses as a cobalt ore and a rare collector’s mineral. Learn cobaltite’s history, benefits, prices, and …

Cobaltite is a strategically significant mineral (Fig. 1.17) composed of cobalt, arsenic, and sulfur (CoAsS) crystallizing in the orthorhombic (or pseudocubic) system resembling pyrite. It …

Cobaltite consists of cobalt, arsenic, and sulfur as its three primary elements. These components contribute to its glossy look and contribute to its slight fragility. It may not be as difficult as …

Classic cubic crystals of cobaltite on a calcite matrix from Ontario, Canada....but of remarkable size for the locality! These crystals have a nice bright luster and are up to 1.2cm on edge. The …