Kunzite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.29-3.33
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(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)
Kunzite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- 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)
Kunzite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Rinkite Ce Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Rinkite Ce Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.29-3.33 whereas that of Rinkite Ce is 3.29-3.33.