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Thulite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1
3.29-3.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(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)

Thulite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • 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)

Thulite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity

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