Apatite vs Fluorite
| Property | Apatite | Fluorite |
|---|---|---|
| Formule | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | CaF2 |
| Système Cristallin | Hexagonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Classe Minérale | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 03 Halides |
| Dureté Mohs | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Couleur | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, pink |
| Éclat | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Trait | White | White |
| Transparence | Transparent | Transparent |
| Clivage | Poor {0001} | Perfect octahedral {111} |
| Cassure | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |