Variscite and Rinkite Ce Physical Properties

Variscite and Rinkite Ce Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Rinkite Ce chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
• 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)

Variscite and Rinkite Ce Specific Gravity

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