Rinkite Ce and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Partly soluble in HCl.
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
5.5-6
  
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,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Rinkite Ce and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rinkite Ce and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- 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)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rinkite Ce and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.