Apatite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Apatite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | HgS |
| Système Cristallin | Hexagonal | Trigonal |
| Classe Minérale | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Dureté Mohs | 5.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Couleur | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Trait | White | Scarlet |
| Transparence | Transparent | Translucent |
| Clivage | Poor {0001} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |