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Umbalite and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Sogdianite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
2.77-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
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Cleavage
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{0001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Umbalite and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.

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