Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.253.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.58.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4