1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)