1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)