Apatite
Apatite Comes From The Greek Apate “Deceit”, Which Means Illusion.
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Polish
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Rough
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THE FACTS
| Mohs Hardness | 5 |
| Chemical Composition | Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,HO) |
| Mineral | Phosphate |
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. |
