1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.325.50-5.90
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{101} Distinct
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)