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Apatite Properties and other information

Hardness -                            Apatite has a hardness of 5

Specific Gravity -                   3.17-3.23

Countries Apatite is Found -   Apatite is found in Brazil, Russia, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Canada, East Africa, Sweden, Spain and Mexico.
 

Birthstone Months -             Modern Birthstone of January and March.

Anniversary Months -         Apatite is the gemstone for 13th anniversary.

Star Stone Months -            Apatite is the star stone of Gemini.

Care and Treatment -          Regular cleaning of Apatite maintains the beauty of the gemstone. Using Apatite jewelry daily may collect soap, dirt and oil in the jewelry. This spoils the natural luster of the ornament. Periodical cleaning of the jewelry using mild soap water and brush will remove the dirt from the jewelry. Never wear Apatite jewelry while doing hard work such as cleaning, exercise etc.  Keep your Apatite jewelry safe in a separate pouch which avoids scratches due to rubbing with other metals or stones. Never use ultrasonic cleaners to clean Apatite jewelry.

Guide for Shopping -          Apatite is available in different colors. The price of the Apatite is determined by the color and nature of the transparency. Apatite jewelry is usually available in the form of pendants, rings, bracelets, earrings and chains. Apatite jewelry is now the hottest trend in the fashion jewelry due to its vivid color availability. Apatite jewelry are of different types based on the type and cut of gemstone/Apatite used. Cylindrical and hexagonal types are more common.
 

Healing Powers -                Apatite jewelry is usually worn by overeaters who wants to suppress their eating habits. Apatite helps in self acceptance, weight balance, healing and helps to see the truth associated with problems. It has the great power of acceptance of circumstances and people, hence a single piece of Apatite jewelry in the form of rings or earrings are worn for long period of time. It also enhances the creativity of the wearer.  It reduces stress.

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Apatite History

There are three different types of Apatites, they are Fluorapatite, Chlorapatite and Hydroxylapatite depending upon the predominance of fluorine, chlorine or hydroxyl group. The word Apatite came from Greek word meaning 'to deceive', this is because of its similarity to olivine, peridot and beryl. In Spain the Apatite is named as Asparagus stone due to its characteristic green color.

Apatite is available in different shades such as green, brown, yellow, white, red and purple. They are transparent as well as opaque.  Apatite is one among those minerals which is used for biological systems. Hydroxylapatite is used as a major component of tooth enamel and component of bone material. Apatite is used to study the thermal history of orogenic belts and sendimentary basins. Apatites mainly phosphorites are used as fertilizers.

The word Apatite is derived from the Greek meaning 'to cheat', as it appears in different colors such as green, blue, violet, pink and yellow. There are different names for the Apatite based on its color such as 'Asparagus stone' which is light green in color. Another variety of Apatite namely, 'cat's eye' is called as world of gems.

How to Buy a Apatite

 Apatite is a soft stone. It is due to its characteristic softness, they are known as collector stone. The Apatite is available in variety of colors such as yellow, white, green, blue, brown, light purple etc. The price of the Apatite jewelry is judged by using the intensity of color. Best quality Apatite will have neon greenish blue color with higher degree of clarity.

Care

Apatite is brittle when compared with other gemstones. So you should handle Apatite with care. It is easily susceptible to crack. Daily use of Apatite jewelry is not recommended. Never wear Apatite jewelry while doing hard work such as cleaning, washing, exercise etc. Contact with water or other liquid containing chlorine or bleach will decrease the natural properties of the stone. Ultrasonic cleaners should not be used to clean Apatite jewelry.

Colors of Apatite: - Apatite is basically green in color. Yellow, blue, reddish brown and purple colors are also available.