Apatite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Apatite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite and Plumbogummite 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 Apatite and Plumbogummite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Plumbogummite- PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Apatite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Apatite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Apatite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Apatite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.