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Umbalite

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Umbalite

Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Umbalite

Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Umbalite

Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Umbalite

Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Umbalite

Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Umbalite

Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Umbalite

Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania
Umbalite

Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania
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About UmbaliteHide

Formula:
Mg3Al2(SiO4)3
Colour:
light pink to purple
Name:
Named after the Umba River, Tanzania.
A variety of Pyrope

Originally described from Umba River (Umba Valley), Tanga Region, Tanzania in 1978.

Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Umbalite.


Physical Properties of UmbaliteHide

Colour:
light pink to purple

Chemical Properties of UmbaliteHide

Formula:
Mg3Al2(SiO4)3
Elements listed:
Al, Mg, O, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Synonyms of UmbaliteHide

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for UmbaliteHide

Localities for UmbaliteHide

This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (eg from pseudomorphs.)

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Madagascar
 
  • Tuléar Province (Toliara)
    • Atsimo-Andrefana Region
      • Ampanihy District
        • Ampanihy Ouest Commune
Isatelle, F. (2009): Field Trip to Madagascar (Oct/Nov 2009) – Beseva Malaya Garnets Mining Area www.gems-geology.com
Tanzania
 
  • Tanga Region
Gems and Gemology, Volume 28 p 149
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