Boleite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
3.29-3.33
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
[001] perfect
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Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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)
Boleite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula
While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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)
Boleite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boleite and Rinkite Ce Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boleite and Rinkite Ce Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boleite is 3.29-3.33 whereas that of Rinkite Ce is 3.29-3.33.