1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.69-2.72
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7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8