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Umbalite
Umbalite

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Umbalite and White Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.331.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Umbalite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Umbalite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.