1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)