Apatite vs Cinnabar
| Property | Apatite | Cinnabar |
|---|---|---|
| Rumus | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | HgS |
| Sistem Kristal | Hexagonal | Trigonal |
| Kelas Mineral | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Kekerasan Mohs | 5.0 | 2.0-2.5 |
| Warna | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Scarlet red, brownish-red |
| Kilap | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Gores | White | Scarlet |
| Transparansi | Transparent | Translucent |
| Belahan | Poor {0001} | Perfect prismatic {1010} |
| Pecahan | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |