Linarite and Apatite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.35
3.16-3.23
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Linarite and Apatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Linarite 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 Linarite and Apatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Linarite and Apatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Linarite and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Linarite and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Linarite is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.