1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)