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Umbalite and Pollucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.62-4.33
Uneven
Indiscernible
7-7.5
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
Brittle
Readily soluble in HF
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2.86-2.94
Conchoidal, Uneven
None observed
6.5-7
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Umbalite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

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