1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.692.33-2.37
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)