1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.902.97-3.14
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not AvailableNot Available
2
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)