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Fluorapatite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.25  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KCl  

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

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