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Bustamite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties


Rinkite Ce and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
3.29-3.33   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , 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)   

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Bustamite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Rinkite Ce Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Rinkite Ce Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.29-3.33 whereas that of Rinkite Ce is 3.29-3.33.

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