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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Apatite

Name

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Ca₅(PO₄)₃(F,Cl,OH)

Formula

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Mineral Group

Entry type

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Phosphates

Chemical class

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Hexagonal

Crystal system

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5

Mohs hardness

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3.1–3.2

Specific gravity

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White

Streak

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Vitreous, Subresinous

Luster

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Imperfect on {0001}

Cleavage

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P63/m

Space group

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Structural group

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IMA

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Named in

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Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Brown, Colorless

Typical colors

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Elements

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