Apatite
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| Crystal system | Hexagonal crystal family |
|---|---|
| Crystal class | H-M symbol |
| Crystal habit | Tabular, prismatic crystals, massive, compact or granular |
| Optical properties | Double refractive, uniaxial negative |
| Refractive index | 1. 634–1. 638 (+0. 012, −0. 006) |
| Cleavage | indistinct,, indistinct |
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| ID | 2313592 |
About Apatite
Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals, usually referring to hydroxyapatite, fluorapatite and chlorapatite, with high concentrations of OH⁻, F⁻ and Cl⁻ ions, respectively, in the crystal.
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