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Chemical Composition
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)