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Rosasite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Umbalite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
3.62-4.33   

Fracture
Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Rosasite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Umbalite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

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

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