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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
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)