Apatite

The name Apatite comes from the Greek word apate that means to deceive in allusion to its similarity to other more valuable minerals such as olivine, peridot and beryl.

Apatite is composed of three different minerals depending on the predominance of either fluorine, chlorine or the hydroxyl group. Apatite is Calcium Phosphate combined with fluorine, chlorine or hydroxyl.

Spanish Apatite is often called aragus stone due to its yellowish-green color.

Apatite Gemstone Properties

Apatite Color & Occurence

Apatite comes in a variety of colors, ranging from yellow to green, white, brown, neon blue, brown or light purple. The more intense the color, the higher the cost of the apatite. The best stones will be almost a neon greenish blue with a clean clarity.

Apatite deposits are found in Burma (Myanmar), Brazil, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mexico, Norway, Sri Lanka, East and South Africa, Spain, Russia (Kola Peninsula), Canada, and the United States

Healing Power of Apatite

Apatite is a stone that mystically can stimulate the thoughts and ideas. It is said to help you maintain focus, learn, concentrate effectively, think clearly, and communicate better.

Apatite is a source of phosphorus for plants and is used in the manufacture of fertilizers. It is a stone that many psychics use for it helps to open the third eye and brings revelations closer.

Apatite is used to bring love, harmony and peace. It is also helpful for fighting viruses.

Mystical Power in Apatite

Apatite enhances creativity and awakens the finer, inner self. It is a stone of the future and brings knowledge to those attuned to it. It may be used as an interface point between consciousness and matter to translate our humanitarian aspirations into healing, information, communication and teaching.

Blue Apatite

Blue Apatite is a motivational stone, promoting independence and ambitiousness. A stone of the Throat Chakra, Blue Apatite helps with public speaking and enhances group communication. Attuned to the Third Eye, it also improves concentration and memory skills, and is a good crystal for study purposes. It aids in time management when working on projects.

Blue Apatite is particularly supportive for business consultants, and account or investment managers. It is equally helpful in times of unemployment or a reduction in work hours to find alternative employment, and may be supportive of those forced into early retirement.

Blue Apatite can be used as a dream stone to access the subconscious for creative problem solving, as well as for exploring other lives and karmic patterns