1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5Not Available
2
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)