Oligoclase and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties

Oligoclase and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• 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)

Oligoclase and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity

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