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Chemical Composition
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references