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Xonotlite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
{???} Good   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Xonotlite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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