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Fluorapatite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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3.1-3.25
Uneven
Indistinct
5
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
Soluble
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1.993
Uneven
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
2.5
KCl

Fluorapatite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Fluorapatite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorapatite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorapatite Vs Sylvite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is whereas that of Sylvite is .