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Rinkite Ce
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Rinkite Ce and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.29-3.333-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
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)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Rinkite Ce and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Rinkite Ce and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Rinkite Ce and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.