Apatite vs Epidote
| Property | Apatite | Epidote |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | Ca2(Al,Fe)3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| 晶系 | Hexagonal | Monoclinic |
| 矿物分类 | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 09 Silicates |
| 莫氏硬度 | 5.0 | 6.0-7.0 |
| 颜色 | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Pistachio green, yellowish-green, dark green |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | White | Gray |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Translucent |
| 解理 | Poor {0001} | Perfect {001} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal to uneven | Uneven |