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Umbalite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Umbalite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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