Apatite vs Calcite
| Property | Apatite | Calcite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | CaCO3 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Hexagonal | Trigonal |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 05 Carbonates and Nitrates |
| Mohs Sertliği | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Renk | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Colorless, white, yellow, orange, blue, green |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Çizgi Rengi | White | White |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Transparent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {0001} | Perfect rhombohedral {1011} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |