Apatite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Apatite: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Apatite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Apatite5 (defining mineral)Vitreous to subresinousWhiteHexagonal

Common questions

How hard is Apatite on the Mohs scale?
5 (defining mineral).
What luster does Apatite have?
Vitreous to subresinous.
What colour is the streak of Apatite?
White.
What crystal system does Apatite have?
Hexagonal.

Sources

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