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Rinkite Ce and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.29-3.33
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
4
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)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rinkite Ce and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rinkite Ce and Zincite 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 Zincite 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 Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rinkite Ce and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rinkite Ce and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rinkite Ce and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rinkite Ce is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.