Apatite vs Aragonite
| Property | Apatite | Aragonite |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | CaCO3 |
| 晶系 | Hexagonal | Orthorhombic |
| 鉱物分類 | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| モース硬度 | 5.0 | 3.5-4.0 |
| 色 | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Colorless, white, yellow, blue, green |
| 光沢 | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | White | White |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Transparent |
| 劈開 | Poor {0001} | Poor {010} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal to uneven | Subconchoidal |