1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.723.77-3.93
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references