Apatite Crystal / Stone Meaning, Properties & Benefits

Physical Properties of Apatite Stone / Crystal
Chemical Formula:	Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl)
Chemical Composition:	Calcium, Phosphorus, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Oxygen, Fluorine
Crystal System:	Hexagonal - Dipyramidal
Lustre:	Vitreous (Glassy)
Transparency:	Transparent to translucent
Colour:	White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue
Streak:	white
Hardness:	5 on Mohs Scale
Tenacity:	Brittle
Cleavage:	Indiscernible
Fracture:	Conchoidal
Density:	3.16 - 3.22
Refractive Index:	1.634 - 1.638

Properties of Apatite Stone / Crystal

Apatite can be found in transparent, translucent and opaque forms and comes in many forms and colours like white, brown, green, yellow, voilet. It is very similar with many other minerals and usually has a glassy appearance. The name of this stone translates to 'deception' in Greek language. This stone is believed to have properties that will enhance your insight, learning abilities and imaginative powers. It helps you increase your self-confidence and helps you understand the benefits of meditation. It helps you to refine your thoughts and enhances your spiritual spirit. It helps you understand the value of unconditional love.

Apatite Stone Healing Properties

This stone has many healing properties. It helps you deal with problems related to your nails, allergies, arthritis, bones, muscles and nervous system. It also helps you to strengthen your muscles and helps you deal with hunger and hypertension. Its benefits are further enhanced when you use it in conjunction with other minerals. It also helps in weight loss by supressing hunger and improving the metabolic rate and also helps to induce healthier eating habits. It is also used to heal problems related to glands, meridians, organs, and helps you overcome hypertension. It provides you a perfect balance between physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies.

Apatite Special Properties, Uses & Benefits

This is a very special stone which has many uses. Besides providing youwith emotional and spiritual healing it is also used to help someone let go off the past and start a new beginning. It also enhances your psychic abilities and creativity.

Varieties of Apatite

Amethiste Basaltine (of Sage), Apatized Wood, Asparagas Stone, Carbonate-rich Apatite, Cerapatite, Collophane, Eupyrchroite, Lazur-Apatite, Moroxite, Osteolith, Pseudoapatite, Talkapatit, Trillium, Yttriumapatite

Apatite Found in Countries / Locations of World

Apatite gemstones / crystals are found in some of the countries of world are: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Antarctica, Argentina, Armenia, Atlantic Ocean, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hungary, India, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pacific Ocean, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somaliland, South Africa, South Korea, South Ossetia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe.