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
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)