Rinkite-(Ce)

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0
Specific Gravity 3.29 – 3.33
Refractive Index 1.653 – 1.662
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous,Resinous,Greasy
Cleavage Distinct
Fracture Uneven,Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.009
Pleochroism Slight, in yellow tints.

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Rinkite-(Ce)
Mohs hardness of Rinkite-(Ce) shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Rinkite-(Ce)
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Rinkite-(Ce)

リンカイト(Ce)は、稀少なセリウム含有ソロケイ酸塩鉱物で、淡黄〜橙褐色をガラス〜樹脂状光沢と共に示します。アルカリ火成岩やネフェリン閃長岩ペグマタイトに産し、グリーンランドのナルサルスク、ロシアのコラ半島などに著名産地があります。希土類元素(REE)含有鉱物コレクターに主に関心を持たれる標本鉱物です。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rinkite-(Ce)?
リンカイト(Ce)は、稀少なセリウム含有ソロケイ酸塩鉱物で、淡黄〜橙褐色をガラス〜樹脂状光沢と共に示します。アルカリ火成岩やネフェリン閃長岩ペグマタイトに産し、グリーンランドのナルサルスク、ロシアのコラ半島などに著名産地があります。希土類元素(REE)含有鉱物コレクターに主に関心を持たれる標本鉱物です。
What is the hardness of Rinkite-(Ce)?
Rinkite-(Ce) has a Mohs hardness of 5.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Rinkite-(Ce)?
Rinkite-(Ce) is primarily Various.
How much does Rinkite-(Ce) cost?
Rinkite-(Ce) falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Rinkite-(Ce)?
Rinkite-(Ce) belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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