Apatite vs Diamond
| Property | Apatite | Diamond |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | C |
| Sistema Cristalino | Hexagonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Classe Mineral | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 01 Native Elements |
| Dureza Mohs | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Cor | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Colorless, yellow, brown, blue, green, pink |
| Brilho | Vitreous | Adamantine |
| Traço | White | None |
| Transparência | Transparent | Transparent |
| Clivagem | Poor {0001} | Perfect octahedral {111} |
| Fratura | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |