1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references