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
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)