Apatite vs Chrysocolla
| Property | Apatite | Chrysocolla |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4 · nH2O |
| Système Cristallin | Hexagonal | Orthorhombic |
| Classe Minérale | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 09 Silicates |
| Dureté Mohs | 5.0 | 2.0-4.0 |
| Couleur | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Blue, blue-green, green, turquoise |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | White | White to pale blue |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Poor {0001} | None |
| Cassure | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |