Product Description
GB Apatite 8mm elastic bracelet
Mineral Information:
While the name Apatite is a representative name of a large family of crystals, the ones most commonly referred to as 'apatite' would be Fluorapatite, which is by far the most common. The name is derived from the Greek 'apate', which means 'to deceive', in reference to it commonly being mistaken for other mineral forms. It is most frequently a deep sea blue and/or green, and some can be chatoyant and produce a cat's eye effect. On top of being an aesthetically pleasing stone, it is extremely important to the environment and humans, as the apatite family of minerals are the foremost producers of phosphorous, which plants need to live and humans regularly use in industry.
Category Phosphate mineral
Formula (repeating unit) Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)
IMA symbol Ap
Strunz classification 8.BN.05
Crystal system Hexagonal
Crystal class Dipyramidal (6/m) (same H-M symbol)
Space group P63/m (no. 176)
Color Transparent to translucent, usually blue or green, less often colorless, yellow, violet, pink, brown.
Crystal habit Tabular, prismatic crystals, massive, compact or granular
Cleavage [0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
Fracture Conchoidal to uneven
Mohs scale hardness 5 (defining mineral)
Luster Vitreous to subresinous
Streak White
Diaphaneity Transparent to translucent
Specific gravity 3.16–3.22
Polish luster Vitreous
Optical properties Double refractive, uniaxial negative
Refractive index 1.634–1.638 (+0.012, −0.006)
Birefringence 0.002–0.008
Pleochroism Blue stones – strong, blue and yellow to colorless. Other colors are weak to very weak.
Dispersion 0.013
Ultraviolet fluorescence Yellow stones – purplish-pink, which is stronger in long wave; blue stones – blue to light-blue in both long and short wave; green stones – greenish-yellow, which is stronger in long wave; violet stones – greenish-yellow in long wave, light-purple in short wave.
Mineral Care:
It is soft and brittle, so care should be taken when handling, especially in jewelry. Wash and clean by hand, lightly. Apatite is not toxic to handle, only to consume, so do not use it as a part of gem or mineral waters.
Metaphysical Properties:
Apatite is used for manifestating, and a powerful meditation aid. It's useful for enhancing focus, problem-solving and facilitating communication, especially in public settings.
Disclaimer:
No information here is intended diagnose, treat or cure ailments or afflictions of any kind. One should always consult a medical professional if a serious issue presents itself.
