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
2.97-3.143.89-4.18
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7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references