1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.70-2.75
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)