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Blue Apatite raw crystal
Blue Apatite raw crystal

APATITE

pronunciation – Apatite – “ap-eh-tight”

A crystal of profound inner balance, Apatite awakens metaphysical and psychic abilities. Each variation including Blue, Green, and Yellow Apatite holds a different metaphysical meaning. Read on to learn more about Apatite!

SPIRITUAL HEALING PROPERTIES OF APATITE

Apatite balances the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual bodies as well as the chakras. This stone offers clarity, expands knowledge, and mellows harsh emotions.

Apatite soothes difficult relationships by inspiring the wearer to overcome frustration, irritability, and emotional burnout. By calming these feelings and grounding the user in acceptance of their current reality, it supports clear communication of needs and desires.

Furthermore, this healing crystal can also help balance manic and depressive states. It possesses the ability to harmonize the flow of energy between states of creative function and creative rest.

​Apatite deepens meditation and increases clairaudience, clairvoyance, and clairsentience. As a result of its influence over these abilities, this stone additionally enhances past life recall and psychic communication with all living creatures. It even serves to open the third eye to universal meaning and connections.

PHYSICAL HEALING PROPERTIES OF APATITE

Apatite encourages the body’s absorption of calcium, which in turn helps to heal issues with cartilage, bones, and teeth. Because of this it also serves to promote new cell growth and support those suffering from arthritis, osteoarthritis, rickets, and joint conditions.

Apatite lends a calming and balancing energy to people of all ages who are coping with ADHD, autism, and hyperactivity. It promotes a healthy appetite and gives the user access to physical energy reserves.

This stone possesses a special affinity for children as well; it aids in bone and joint development during growing pains, soothes teething, and mitigates lethargy.

APATITE CRYSTAL CORRESPONDENCES

HEALING PROPERTIESMeditation, Dreams, Motivation, Creativity, Physical Healing
CHAKRASSolar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Third Eye
ZODIAC SIGNSGemini, Capricorn, Pisces, Leo, Virgo, Sagittarius
PLANETARY RULERSEarth, Jupiter, Mercury, Moon
NUMBERS2, 7, 9
TAROTThe High Priestess, The Chariot, The Hermit
ELEMENTSEarth, Air, Water, Fire
DEITIESGaia, iNyanga, Jie Lin, Tsukuyomi, Mani, Diana
PAIRINGSAzeztulite™, Larimar, Phenakite, Snowflake Obsidian

LORE & HISTORY

The German geologist A.G. Werner discovered Apatite in the late 1700s. The name Apatite was coined by Werner who derived it from the Greek word Apatáō meaning, “to deceive,’ as it was often mistaken for other minerals such as Beryl, Peridot, and Tourmaline.

Apatite deposits can be found in Brazil, Mexico, Burma, and Madagascar but the largest Apatite deposit known sits in Kirovsk, Russia.

HOW TO USE APATITE

Apatite has varying uses based on the color, variety, and inclusions of the mineral.

On the Body: Hold or wear during meditation to give a clear connection to self and guides.

Inside: Keep near the bed to aid in dream work and astral travel. Place in the kitchen or dining room to help with dietary needs and weight control.

Outside: Apatite is a softer stone, so avoid leaving it in the elements for long periods of time.

CLEANING AND CLEANSING APATITE

Physical Cleaning: Clean Apatite with canned air to remove dust and debris.

Energetic Cleansing: There are numerous ways to energetically cleanse Apatite.

  • Set on or next to Selenite or Satin Spar, or set in lavender.
  • Use smoke from herb bundles or incense.
  • Charge under the full moonlight.

APATITE TOXICITY AND POTENTIAL ALLERGENS

Apatite contains no known allergens or toxins; however, the possibility of harmful mineral inclusions or radiation remains, depending on the locale.

For more information and citations regarding toxic, poisonous, and otherwise dangerous crystals, visit our Toxic Crystals page!

GEM ELIXIRS

As a softer mineral, Apatite should not be submerged in water or other liquids. Only use the indirect method for creating a gem elixir with this stone.

OTHER NAMES FOR APATITE

Common Names: N/A
Trade Names: N/A
Trademarked Names: N/A

GEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Apatite describes a group of similar isomorphous hexagonal phosphate minerals.  These include Fluorapatite, Chlorapatite, and Hydroxylapatite. 

Blue Apatite is a Fluorapatite and is considered a rare Tourmaline variety.  It occurs commonly as an accessory mineral in igneous and metamorphic rock, usually only in small grains and thin sections. 

It can fluoresce under UV light & some specimens exhibit cat’s eye chatoyancy when faceted.  Although Apatite most commonly occurs as a blue, mottled stone, it is also found in green, purple, yellow, and gold.

CHEMICAL FORMULACa5(PO4)3F
SHAPEDipyramidal
CRYSTAL SYSTEMHexagonal
HABITEuhedral Crystals – Occurs as well-formed crystals showing good external form.
Massive – Granular – Common texture observed in granite and other igneous rock.
COLORBlue, Brown, Colorless, Violet, Green, Yellow
STREAKWhite
LUSTERVitreous
DIAPHANEITYTransparent to Opaque
HARDNESS5 Mohs
CLEAVAGE{0001} Indistinct, {1010} Indistinct
FRACTUREBrittle – Conchoidal – Very brittle fracture producing small, conchoidal fragments.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY3.16-3.25 kg/cm3
REFRACTIVE INDEX1.628-1.649
OPTICAL PROPERTIESUniaxial (-), e=1.6325, w=1.63

APATITE VARIATIONS

Blue Apatite tumbled crystals
Blue Apatite tumbled crystals

Blue Apatite

Blue Apatite cleanses the auric field and supports lucid dreaming along with astral travel. This crystal can inspire sudden epiphanies and lends itself to helping the user understand the karmic influences contributing to their reality.

Golden Apatite tumbled crystals
Golden Apatite tumbled crystals

Golden / Yellow Apatite

Golden or Yellow Apatite enhances mental clarity and the strength of will to manifest one’s intentions. This stone supports finding your purpose and meaning in times when it may not be clear and provides the courage needed to embody that purpose.

Green Apatite tumbled crystals
Green Apatite tumbled crystals

Green Apatite

Green Apatite encourages the heart to heal from lost love, missed connections, and alienation. In addition to helping open oneself to new connections, this gemstone also lends itself to both telepathically communicating with and healing animals.

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