Apatite vs Epidote
| Property | Apatite | Epidote |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Kristal Sistemi | Hexagonal | Monoclinic |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 09 Silicates |
| Mohs Sertliği | 5.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| Renk | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Çizgi Rengi | White | Gray |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Translucent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {0001} | Perfect {001} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal to uneven | Uneven |