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Rinkite Ce and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33   
1.77   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2-2.5   

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 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rinkite Ce and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rinkite Ce and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Rinkite Ce and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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