UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)