As a jewelry lover, they tend to gravitate toward rare pieces, new shapes, and unusual colors. When I first discovered the apatite stone a few years later, I immediately fell in love.
I found Apatite quite by accident. I bought a Padparadsha sapphire ring that might have two accent stones in apatite. I took one look at the stunning blue-green color of the stone and knew I had to learn more about apatite.
I was surprised to discover that the gem comes in a wide range of colors, from the most easily recognizable green color to pink, yellow, blue, and even purple. I found that the apatite in my ring is actually called neon apatite, which can come in either opaque or completely clear.
The name of the stone comes from the Greek apate, which means to deceive. That name seems appropriate, since even the best gemologists hesitate to recognize the stone by eye, because sp can easily be mistaken for other gems such as peridot or even tourmaline.
Apatite is found in igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock formations. It can be found in various places around the world such as India, Brazil, Burma, Norway, and Sri Lanka. Abundant gem-quality apatite stones are found in Brazil. They range from a bright, vivid blue to a blue that almost mimics midnight sapphires.
Although the neon apatites of Madagascar and Tanzania are most sought after, apatite becomes more popular throughout the year. A stunning yellow apatite was found in Mexico and makes a wonderful alternative to citrine. Stones of a large blue-purple shade have been found in both Russia and Germany. Also apatites deposited in United. Maine produces a beautiful purple version while San Diego offers one in a vibrant green.
Natural apatite is quite soft, between 3.5 and 5 on the Moh’s scale of hardness. That makes it difficult to cut gemstone and one that is not recommended for certain types of jewelry – like rings. – – which could easily be damaged. It has a lot of care in cleaning and can be used in sonic or even standard stone cleaning systems.
Many people who believe in the power of gems and crystals believe that apatite is useful for reduce stress. Gem therapists typically recommend stone to those who have or are already suffering from burning in the mouth.
The ancient stone apatite has been associated with appetite suppression and weight loss. It is also associated with balance and healing. Today, many believe that the stone also helps to facilitate communication and acceptance.
Apathetically recognized as the gemstone for Gemini, it actually makes sense because of its duality. it is also associated with creativity and inner knowledge; both possess the Mani of Gemini.
I can’t really speak to the healing properties of apatite, per se. However, I can say that I really enjoy that attitude. Let him make me happy and good about myself, which is, of course, always good.
Apatite is not a well-known stone because it cannot be easily used in jewelry. It is more common for accents to be contrasted with other stones as the main focus. Much of this has to do with the softness of the gem, but also because it is not typically found in large pieces. Even goldsmiths will be lucky enough to find a big piece of apatite lot trying to cut the rough. material gem.
Often what is found in gemstones is actually lab created apatite which has been coated with a special protective substance to make it more suitable. There is also a lot of imitation apatite on the market today. It is very transparent and may suit those who are looking for color and are not particularly hung up on the authenticity of the stone.
The cost of real apatite varies greatly. The brighter and brighter the color, the more expensive it is. Obviously, the size of the stone also plays an important part in its overall price. For many stone collectors, cut plays an even bigger factor.
I absolutely love my two apatite prosody books. It’s so different in my wardrobe. This stone, on a scale of one to five, definitely has a full star rating of five.
