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Rinkite Ce and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33   
3.83-3.89   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {01 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
3.5-4.5   

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)   
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Rinkite Ce and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rinkite Ce and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Rinkite Ce and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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