Amazonite vs Apatite

Property Amazonite Apatite
Fórmula KAlSi3O8 Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)
Sistema Cristalino Triclinic Hexagonal
Clase Mineral 09 Silicates 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates
Dureza Mohs 6.0-6.5 5.0
Color Green, blue-green Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless
Brillo Vitreous Vitreous
Raya White White
Transparencia Translucent Transparent
Exfoliación Perfect {001}, good {010} Poor {0001}
Fractura Conchoidal to uneven Conchoidal to uneven
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