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Is cobalt a rock

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Cobalt itself is not a mineral. Cobalt mixed with arsenic and sulfur make the mineral Cobaltite. It also has iron and nickel mixed in.

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Cobalt in elemental form is a metal

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sedimentary and igneous

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Is cobalt mineral igneous rock sedimentary rock or metamorphic rocks?

Cobalt is a mineral, not a rock.


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How much cobalt will remain in the rock after 21.2 years?

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What is the chemical name of cobalt oxide using the stock system?

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