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Moissanite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
3.29-3.33
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(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)

Moissanite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • 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)

Moissanite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity

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