1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references