Umbalite and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
2.98-3.03
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Umbalite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Umbalite and Hexagonite 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 Umbalite and Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Umbalite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.