Rinkite Ce and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Rinkite Ce and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Rinkite Ce and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rinkite Ce and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.