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Rhodolite and Umbalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rhodolite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rhodolite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

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