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
3.80-4.153.26-3.41
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7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlAl6O3BSi3O18