Natural Apatites Overview
 The name comes from the Greek apatan, meaning to deceive - apatite is easily confused with minerals of similar appearance. Apatite , mineral, a phosphate of calcium containing chlorine or fluorine, or both, that is transparent to opaque in shades of green, brown, yellow, white, red, and purple.
Apatite is a minor constituent in igneous and metamorphic rocks. Yellow-green asparagus stone and blue-green manganapatite are used in jewelry.
Physical Properties
| Color |
White, yellow, bluish, reddish, brown, grey, purple |
| Refractive Index |
1.628-1.649 |
| Pleochroism |
Very strong |
| Chemistry |
Calcium phosphetes |
| Hardness |
5 |
| Density |
3.1-3.2 |
| Crystal Group |
Hexagonal |
| Ocurrence |
Burma, Brazil, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mexico, Norway, Sri Lanka, South Africa, USA |
Legend and Lore
Apatite enhances intellect, focus, learning, clarity of concentration, acceptance, oceanic consciousness and unconditional love. It stimulates thoughts and ideas. This stone is useful in all intellectual pursuits.
Apatite fosters peace and harmony through communication and communion with our higher self.
Browse Apatites
The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Apatite. Please note that the real Apatites in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
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