Apatite vs Beryl (Emerald)
| Property | Apatite | Beryl (Emerald) |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | Be3Al2(SiO3)6 |
| 晶系 | Hexagonal | Hexagonal |
| 矿物分类 | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 09 Silicates |
| 莫氏硬度 | 5.0 | 7.5-8.0 |
| 颜色 | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Green (emerald), blue (aquamarine), pink (morganite), yellow (heliodor) |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | White | Colorless |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Transparent |
| 解理 | Poor {0001} | Poor {0001} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |