1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.403.62-3.80
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)