1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.21-3.383.05-3.21
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references