1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references