1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)