1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.905.50-5.90
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)