Umbalite
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About Umbalite
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.
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Originally described from Umba River (Umba Valley), Tanga Region, Tanzania in 1978.
Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Umbalite.
Physical Properties of Umbalite
Colour:
light pink to purple
Chemical Properties of Umbalite
Formula:
Mg3Al2(SiO4)3
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Umbalite
Other Information
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 Umbalite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-27164.html
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Localities for Umbalite
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
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? - 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).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Madagascar | |
| Isatelle, F. (2009): Field Trip to Madagascar (Oct/Nov 2009) – Beseva Malaya Garnets Mining Area www.gems-geology.com |
Tanzania | |
| Gems and Gemology, Volume 28 p 149 |
Umba River, Tanga Region, Tanzania