Apatite vs Aragonite
| Property | Apatite | Aragonite |
|---|---|---|
| Formel | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | CaCO3 |
| Kristallsystem | Hexagonal | Orthorhombic |
| Mineralklasse | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Mohshärte | 5.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Farbe | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green |
| Glanz | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Strichfarbe | White | White |
| Transparenz | Transparent | Transparent |
| Spaltbarkeit | Poor {0001} | Poor {010} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |