1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)