1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2