1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
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