Onyx and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.29-3.33
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
(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)
  
Onyx and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula
While comparing Onyx 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 Onyx and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Onyx- SiO2
- 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)
Onyx and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Onyx and Rinkite Ce Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Onyx and Rinkite Ce Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Onyx is 3.29-3.33 whereas that of Rinkite Ce is 3.29-3.33.