1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.505.50-5.90
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7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)