mineral
Blue Apatite
Fluorapatite (Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH))
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from neon blue to dark teal with a vitreous to sub-resinous luster and hexagonal crystal system.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale. Colors range from neon blue to dark teal with a vitreous to sub-resinous luster and hexagonal crystal system.
Formation & geological history
Forms in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through hydrothermal activity and crystallization in pegmatites.
Uses & applications
Primarily used as a source of phosphorus for fertilizers, in gemstone jewelry, and as a mineral specimen for collectors.
Geological facts
Apatite is the defining mineral for 5 on the Mohs hardness scale and is the main component of teeth and bones in vertebrates.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive hexagonal prisms, characteristic 5 Mohs hardness, and poor cleavage. Found worldwide including Madagascar, Brazil, and India.
