mineral
Blue Apatite
Calcium phosphate fluoride, Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 5 on Mohs scale, vibrant blue to teal color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and poor cleavage.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 5 on Mohs scale, vibrant blue to teal color, vitreous luster, hexagonal crystal system, and poor cleavage.
Formation & geological history
Formed in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary environments through hydrothermal and pegmatitic processes.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in fertilizer production, mineral specimens for collectors, and occasionally cut into gemstones.
Geological facts
Apatite is the defining mineral for a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale and is chemically similar to human tooth enamel.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its distinctive hexagonal crystals and hardness of 5; found globally including in Madagascar, Brazil, and Mexico.
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