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Pyrophyllite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90
3.29-3.33
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(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)

Pyrophyllite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • 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)

Pyrophyllite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity

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