Rinkite Ce and Franklinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33
  
5.05-5.22
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
5.5-6
  
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)
  
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Rinkite Ce and Franklinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rinkite Ce and Franklinite 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 Franklinite 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 Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Rinkite Ce and Franklinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Franklinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 5.05-5.22 whereas that of Franklinite is 5.05-5.22.