Rubellite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties

Rubellite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite and Rinkite Ce 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 Rubellite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
• 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)

Rubellite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rubellite and Rinkite Ce Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rubellite and Rinkite Ce Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rubellite is 3.29-3.33 whereas that of Rinkite Ce is 3.29-3.33.