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Rinkite Ce and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
4
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)
CaF2

Rinkite Ce and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rinkite Ce and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF2

Rinkite Ce and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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