Measuring Specific Gravity & Xtol

Is there a simple and accurate way of measuring the specific gravity of freshly mixed Xtol. Kodak states in their literature that the specific gravity of correctly mixed Xtol is 1.085 +/- 0.003 measured at 77 +/- 0.5 deg F. (25 +/- 0.3 deg C) at PH 8.2 +/- 0.05. The reason for the question is that I am one of the guys who has experienced Xtol failure more than once. I would simply give it up except that Xtol is a nice developer when it works. I have read a couple of comments in this forum lately that Kodak seems to have the problem under control. I have also had responses from previous postings suggesting that I should check the PH or somehow test the developer after mixing to ensure that it will perform properly. Again this seems like a step that is hardly worth the effort unless it is very simple and in fact works. Any comments? PS. I am no chemist so I have to stress that any test has to be simple.

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