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Clinozoisite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
3.29-3.33
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter 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)

Clinozoisite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter 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)

Clinozoisite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity

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