Rinkite Ce and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33
  
1.54-1.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6.5-7
  
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)
  
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
Rinkite Ce and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Rinkite Ce and Peridot 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 Peridot 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 Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Rinkite Ce and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.