1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)