Apatite vs Beryl (Emerald)
| Property | Apatite | Beryl (Emerald) |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Hexagonal | Hexagonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 09 Silicates |
| Mohs Sertliği | 5.0 | 7.5-8.0 |
| Renk | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Green (emerald), blue (aquamarine), pink (morganite), yellow (heliodor) |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Çizgi Rengi | White | Colorless |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Transparent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {0001} | Poor {0001} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |