Umbalite and Mother of Pearl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
  
2.65-2.87
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Umbalite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula
While comparing Umbalite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.