Apatite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Apatite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Formula | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | HgS |
| Crystal System | Hexagonal | Trigonal |
| Mineral Class | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohs Hardness | 5.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Color | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Luster | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Streak | White | Scarlet |
| Transparency | Transparent | Translucent |
| Cleavage | Poor {0001} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Fracture | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |