Baryte Barite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.43-4.46
  
3.29-3.33
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Ca,Ce) 4 Na(Na,Ca) 2 Ti(Si 2 O 7 ) 2 F 2 (O,F) 2 Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Baryte Barite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte Barite and Rinkite Ce physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Baryte Barite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baryte Barite- BaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rinkite Ce- (Ca,Ce) 4 Na(Na,Ca) 2 Ti(Si 2 O 7 ) 2 F 2 (O,F) 2 Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Baryte Barite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte Barite and Rinkite Ce Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte Barite and Rinkite Ce Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte Barite is 3.29-3.33 whereas that of Rinkite Ce is 3.29-3.33.