Apatite
Apatite is a mineral with the chemical formula Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl). It has a Mohs hardness of 5 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Apatite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl) |
| Mohs hardness | 5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Green, blue, yellow, brown, colorless |
| Formation | Typically forms in igneous and metamorphic rocks, as well as in sedimentary environments |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5 — medium
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