1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.613.30-3.40
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references