1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.102.98-3.03
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.