Fluorapatite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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.

• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

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 and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorapatite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.