1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Insoluble in acids
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.92-3.12
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references