Apatite vs Fluorite
| Property | Apatite | Fluorite |
|---|---|---|
| Formül | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | CaF2 |
| Kristal Sistemi | Hexagonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineral Sınıfı | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 03 Halides |
| Mohs Sertliği | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Renk | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, pink |
| Parlaklık | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| Çizgi Rengi | White | White |
| Şeffaflık | Transparent | Transparent |
| Dilimlenme | Poor {0001} | Perfect octahedral {111} |
| Kırılma | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |