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Rinkite Ce and Apatite Physical Properties


Apatite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33   
3.16-3.23   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(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)   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Rinkite Ce and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rinkite Ce and Apatite 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 Rinkite Ce and Apatite chemical formula.

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Rinkite Ce and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.

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