Rinkite Ce and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33
  
2.32-2.38
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5
  
5.5
  
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)
  
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Rinkite Ce and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rinkite Ce and Moldavite 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 Moldavite 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 Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Rinkite Ce and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.