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Apatite Facts



Astrology

Origin
Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Mexico

Color
Yellow, Green, Blue, White, Red, Colorless, Violet, pink, Brown

Streak
White

For which Rashi?
Gemini

Planet
Mercury

Element of Planets
Earth

Energy
-

How to Wear?

Finger
-

Ring Metal
-

Deities
Jupiter/Neptune

Not to wear with
-

Powers
Healing

Birthstone

Planetary
-

Talisman
-

Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
-

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

Mohs Hardness
5

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous

Pleochroism
Blue stones – strong

Dispersion
0.01 59

Transparency
-

Refractive Index
1.628-1.651

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
Hexagonal

Birefringence
0.002-0.008

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
Enhances communication and mental clarity

Cardiovascular
Enhances intuition and psychic abilities

Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
Supports reproductive health

Digestive
Supports digestive health

Psychology
Motivation

Healing
Emotional healing

Qualities Associated
Manifestation

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Apatite Effects

Apatites are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Apatite is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Apatite effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Apatite Benefits can be reaped, when Apatite stone is worn daily by a Gemini individual. Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of Mercury's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Apatite Specifications

Apatite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Apatite, we provide you with a few prominent Apatite facts.

The gem is commonly found in Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma and Origins: Mexico.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Apatite. It is mainly composed of Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references. The gem is observed to have positive results when worn by individuals of Gemini.

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