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Xonotlite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Xonotlite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Feldspar 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 Xonotlite and Feldspar chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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