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Fluorapatite
Name
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Ca₅(PO₄)₃F
Formula
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Mineral Species
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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3.18–3.22
Specific gravity
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White
Streak
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Vitreous to subresinous
Luster
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Poor on {0001} and {1010}
Cleavage
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P6_3/m
Space group
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Apatite
Structural group
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Fap · Approved
IMA
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1786
Named in
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Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Brown, Colorless, Pink
Typical colors
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Ca · P · O · F
Elements
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