1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.16-3.433.396-3.443
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)