AM-2019-10017-A · Apatite-(CaF)archived
physical & structuralrev. 1
| designation | Apatite-(CaF) |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | Ca₅(PO₄)₃F |
| classification | Phosphate / Apatite supergroup |
| crystal system | Hexagonal |
| mohs hardness | 5 |
| density (g/cm³) | 3.21 |
| colour | Honey yellow |
| type locality | N'Chwaning II mine, Northern Cape, South Africa |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 431, 590, 962, 1040
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Submitter cited the type locality. Specimen retained for reference; no chain-of-custody documentation available beyond the submission packet.