IMA mineral species

Chlorapatite

Ca₅(PO₄)₃Cl

Phosphate mineral.

YellowGoldPinkWhite & Clear

Chlorapatite specimen
Chlorapatite, Calcite, Laumontite, Magnetite-571991.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaCa₅(PO₄)₃Cl
ElementsCa, P, O, Cl
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness5
Density—
Streakwhite
Coloryellow, white, pink
IMA symbolClap
Nickel–Strunz class8.BN.05

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