Apatite vs Fluorite
| Property | Apatite | Fluorite |
|---|---|---|
| 化学式 | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH) | CaF2 |
| 晶系 | Hexagonal | Cubic (Isometric) |
| 矿物分类 | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates | 03 Halides |
| 莫氏硬度 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| 颜色 | Green, blue, yellow, violet, colorless | Purple, blue, green, yellow, colorless, pink |
| 光泽 | Vitreous | Vitreous |
| 条痕色 | White | White |
| 透明度 | Transparent | Transparent |
| 解理 | Poor {0001} | Perfect octahedral {111} |
| 断口 | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |