1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references