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Agate and Umbalite Physical Properties


Umbalite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.62-4.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Agate and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Umbalite 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 Agate and Umbalite chemical formula.

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Agate and Umbalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Umbalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Umbalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Umbalite is 3.62-4.33.

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