Microcline and Xonotlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
2.71-2.72
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{???} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Xonotlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Xonotlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline and Xonotlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.