Apatite vs Fluorite
| Property | Apatite | Fluorite |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | CaF2 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Hexagonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Clase Mineral | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 03 Halides |
| Dureza Mohs | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Color | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, pink |
| Brillo | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Raya | White | White |
| Transparencia | Transparent | Transparent |
| Exfoliación | Poor {0001} | Perfect octahedral {111} |
| Fractura | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |