Lemon quartz and Apatite Physical Properties

Lemon quartz and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lemon quartz and Apatite 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 Lemon quartz and Apatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Lemon quartz- SiO2
• Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Lemon quartz and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lemon quartz and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lemon quartz and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lemon quartz is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.