Apatite vs Dolomite

Property Apatite Dolomite
Formula Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) CaMg(CO3)2
Crystal System Hexagonal Trigonal
Mineral Class 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates 05 Carbonates and Nitrates
Mohs Hardness 5.0 3.5-4.0
Color Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless Colorless, white, pink, gray, brown
Luster Vitreous Vitreous
Streak White White
Transparency Transparent Transparent
Cleavage Poor {0001} Perfect rhombohedral {1011}
Fracture Conchoidal to uneven Subconchoidal

Related Comparisons

← All Comparisons