Apatite
Apatite is a mineral that forms the basis for a group of minerals namely Flourapatite, Mimetite, Pyromorphite and Vanadinite. There are 19 different species in the group. Apatite can be found in a wide variety of colours depending on which sub category it is found in.
Apatite can be found in South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Swaziland.
Chemical Formular : Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl)
Refractive Index : 1.63-1.64
Hardness : 5 on the Mohs Scale
Crystal System : Hexagonal
