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Scorzalite and Umbalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.31
3.62-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Scorzalite and Umbalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Umbalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Scorzalite and Umbalite Specific Gravity

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