Metaphysical Properties of Apatite

• Element: See Below
• Birthstone: Gemini
• Chakras: See Below

Apatite is found in a whole array of colors. Although each of the differently colored Apatites possesses its own healing properties, all activate the Third Eye Chakra. Apatite is regarded as a stone of manifestation because it assists in stimulating intellect and intuition, developing metaphysical abilities, and facilitating the communion with one's higher self. Apatite balances the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies while aiding communication and acceptance and dissolving alienation and separation.

Blue Apatite contains the wind element and activates the Third Eye Chakra. It is a psychic activator and cleanses the auric field. Blue Apatite is a stone of inspiration as possibilities and creativity are expanded along with the high vibratory energies of this stone. Blue Apatite is used to help in the resolution of difficulties and to dissipate mental confusion, and is also thought to stimulate clairvoyance and help one receive past life insights.

Green Apatite contains the water and earth elements and activates the Heart (4th), Throat (5th), and Third Eye (6th) Chakras. Due to its soothing energies, Green Apatite is recommended for alleviating excessive stress and an overcharged nervous system. By stimulating and aligning the Heart, Throat, and Third Eye Chakras, Green Apatite encourages one to clearly and truthfully communicate the balanced wisdom of the mind and heart. Green Apatite is used to help fulfill money goals in such a way that one gets whatever one needs, precisely when needed.

Yellow Apatite contains the fire element and activates the Solar Plexus (3rd) and Third Eye (6th) Chakras. It is considered a solar stone with one of the purest crystals of the Yellow Ray, emanating a powerful energy vibration of mental clarity, strength of will and manifestation. Yellow Apatite calms anxiety and speeds up one's thought processes when anxious and pressed to find the right solution to a problem.

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History of Apatite

The name Apatite originated from the Greek apate, which means "to deceive", alluding to Apate, the Greek goddess of deceipt, deception, and fraud. Apate was one of the spirits inside Pandora's box. Apatite was most likely given this name due to its similarity in colors and formations to other minerals such as olivine and beryl. Apate's Roman equivalent was Fraus, which is where the word "Fraud" originated from.

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Apatite Chemical Composition

• Hardness: 5
• Crystal System: Hexagonal (Trigonal)
• Composition: Calcium Phosphate

Apatite is comprised of three different minerals: fluorine, chlorine, or hydroxyl, and the color of the stone is determined by the predominance of one or a combination of these minerals. Apatite comes in a wide spectrum of colors ranging from green, blue, yellow, brown, gray, violet, white, and colorless. Apatite is the most common phosphate mineral, and is the main source of the phosphorus utilized by plants. The bones and teeth of most animals, including humans, are composed of calcium phosphate, which is the same material as Apatite. It is also essential in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers, and is very important in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Apatite deposits are very common but significant sources are located in Germany, Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Canada, and the USA.