Apatite unfairly labelled as the 'deceitful stone' because it occurs in such a wide variety of attractive colours and forms, therefore making it a favourite among gemstone collectors. The name 'apatite' was derived from a Greek word meaning 'cheat' a name it was given its name because of its close resemblance to several other gemstones that are often more valuable
Crystal Type:
Stone
Hardness:
5 On The Moh's Scale
Chakra:
Third Eye
Colour:
Green to Blue Hues
Zodiac:
Gemini
Apatite Wisdom:
HEALING THEARAPIES:
Physical
Apatite as a stone to physically assist with nail problems, allergies, arthritis, bones, eyesight, glandular problems, muscles, nervous system, weight loss and brings those energies of manifestation, abundance, strong confidence.
Emotional
Emotionally, having apatite near you or wearing it can bring harmony on all levels, brings inner peace, and help release old feelings that may be hampering you in current life, including ones from past lives.
Spiritual
Apatite mystically can stimulate the thoughts, ideas and used often in conjunction with meditation, to increase intellect, imagination, and intuitive and psychic awareness as it help you maintain focus, learn, concentrate effectively, think clearly, and communicate better. Apatite assists lucid dreaming, deep meditation, astral travel, past life work, re-birthing, and inner wisdom.
PROPERTIES AND IDENTIFICATION:
• Symbolism – Thinking, Focus
• Mineral Class – Phosphate Mineral
• Composition – Calcium Phosphates.
• Crystal System – Hexagonal
• Cleavage – Poor to Indistinct
• Streak - white
• Toughness = Soft.
• Diaphaneity – Transparent to Translucent
• Specific Gravity – 3.1 to 3.3
• Lustre – Vitreous to Subresinous
• Tenacity – Brittle
• Fracture – Conchoidal to Uneven
• Category – Gemstone
• Location – Southern Madagascar in Southeast Africa, USA,
• Rarity – Rare to Common, based on Colour
