Apatite vs Calcite
| Property | Apatite | Calcite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | CaCO3 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Hexagonal | Trigonal |
| Clase Mineral | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Dureza Mohs | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Color | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Raya | White | White |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Transparent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {0001} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Fractura | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |