1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.25-3.35
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references