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Feldspar and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
two or three   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Feldspar and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Xonotlite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Feldspar and Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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