Chlorapatite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
  
1.993
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
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2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Chlorapatite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite and Sylvite 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 Chlorapatite and Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chlorapatite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.