Rinkite Ce and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Rinkite Ce and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rinkite Ce and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rinkite Ce and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.