APATITE
Apatite Comes From The Greek Apate “Deceit”, Which Means Illusion.
Polish
Rough
THE FACTS OF APATITE
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,HO)![]()
MOHS HARDNESS
5![]()
MINERAL
Phosphate![]()
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BELIEF & BIRTHSTONE
The apatite stone meaning can vary depending on a person's belief system. Many associate the apatite gemstone with peacefulness, relaxation, and calm. It's also connected to balance, clarity of thought, and self-expression.
QUALITY FACTORS
Color
Most commonly green, but can also be colorless, yellow, blue to violet, pink or brown.
Clarity
Translucent to transparent.
Cut
Commonly recognized and used gemstone shapes and cuts, such as ovals, cushions, heart shapes, pears, emerald cuts, squares and rounds.
