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Umbalite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.332.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Umbalite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Umbalite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.