Rinkite Ce and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33
  
3.28-3.32
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{101} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-6.5
  
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)
  
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Rinkite Ce and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rinkite Ce and Ekanite 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 Ekanite 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 Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rinkite Ce and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.