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Iolite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties


Rinkite Ce and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
3.29-3.33   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
3,1   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
(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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Iolite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.

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Iolite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity

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

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