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Rinkite Ce and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.29-3.336.86-7.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 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)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rinkite Ce and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rinkite Ce and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rinkite Ce and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.