Apatite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Apatite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| Sistema Cristalino | Hexagonal | Orthorhombic |
| Clase Mineral | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureza Mohs | 5.0 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Color | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Raya | White | White to pale blue |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Translucent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {0001} | None |
| Fractura | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |