| Chemical
Composition |
A family
of phosphates containing calcium,
iron, chlorine, and several other
elements in varying quantities. The
most common variety contains fluorine,
and fluorapatite. |
| Color |
Very
wide color range. |
| Refractive
Index |
R.I
1.60-1.67. |
| Durability |
Hardness
5. Brittle. |
| Crystal
Structure |
Hexagonal. |
| Specific
Gravity |
3.10-3.35. |
| Sources
/ Occurrence |
Widely
distributed, but Mexico is the major
source, especially of yellow apatite. |
| Varieties |
Cat’s
eye Apatite. |
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