1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.70-3.90
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7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references