1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)