Apatite consists of phosphates, the most commonly found in the world. It is the most common source of phosphorus, with various forms of apatite used in products such as fertilizers, acids and chemicals. Apatite is one of the most important minerals found in the human body, making up a significant part of bones and teeth. Obviously, this mineral has many uses. Although apatite is very common, gem quality apatite is more difficult to find.
Apatite gemstones are found throughout the world, with major sources found in Brazil, Russia, Sri Lanka, Burma and Mexico. Some special varieties are found only in certain places, such as the Maine variety of apatite.
Due to apatite's similarity to other gemstones, it is often confused with peridot, topaz, aquamarine, beryl, and so on. This feature gave apatite its name.The word “apatite” comes from the Greek apatein, which literally means “to deceive” or “to deceive,” which refers to the fact that apatite was often mistaken for other gemstones. Because of this, apatite is sometimes called the deceptive stone.
Healing properties of apatite
Physical Healing: The blue variety of apatite promotes the production and development of new cells and helps build calcium into the bones. It helps restore healthy bones and teeth, takes care of cartilage and is valuable in the treatment of joint diseases, rickets, arthritis and motor skills.
Apatite is also associated with healthy eating and is believed to curb hunger and increase metabolic rate. It also helps reduce hypertension, heal glands and organs.
Emotional Healing
Apatite is believed to increase enthusiasm and increase energy reserves in the body when the body feels sluggish. It helps overcome shyness and introverted nature and helps the owner get rid of feelings of alienation. Apatite is also recognized to promote honesty, social ease and openness in relationships with others. It is useful for reducing sadness and irritation, as well as reducing bad mood and emotional fatigue.
Spiritual healing
There is an opinion that apatite promotes awareness of the experiences of past lives, and can also contribute to the understanding of karmic influences on the current life and reality of the owner. According to legend, the vibration of apatite attracts “blue beings” of celestial nature to it, be it divine beings such as Krishna, aliens, and allows one to communicate with them.
Heals and balances the chakras: Apatite is associated with the third eye and throat chakra.This is an excellent stone for balancing yin and yang in the body. The third eye or brow chakra is the center of our understanding and control. It allows the owner to be in harmony with world consciousness and knowledge.
By balancing the throat chakra, it balances the overall voice of the body. It helps the owner convey his opinions, thoughts and feelings to others.
Facts about apatite
Apatite is the main source of phosphorus needed by plants. The teeth and bones of most animals, including humans, are composed of calcium phosphate, which is the same substance as apatite.
Little known facts:
- It is believed that apatite can establish a connection with UFOs.
- In earlier times, apatite was used as a fertilizer.
- Little is known about the connection of apatite with any myths or folklore.
- Blue Apatite honors the Greek Mother Goddess of the Earth named Gaia.
- Metaphysical properties of apatite.
Representatives of the mineral apatite have traditionally been called chlorapatite, fluorapatite and hydroxyl apatite. Apatite is one of those minerals that is formed and used by natural microecological systems. On the Mohs hardness scale, apatite weighs 5.