Apatite Information

Apatite

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Color: green, greenish yellow, blue, violet, Hardness: 5, Refractive index: 1.60 1.67, Density: 3.17 3.35, Chemical composition: Phosphate composition, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Lustre: vitreous, Origins: Mexico, USA, Canada, Madagascar, Spain, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, brown, green, Yellow, violet, brown, green, Yellow, violet

1.2 Color

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

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Gemini

1.5 Planet

Mercury

1.6 Element of Planets

Earth

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Projective

1.9 Deities

Jupiter/Neptune

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Healing

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

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1.12.2 Talisman

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2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

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2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

3.16-3.23

2.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven

2.6 Cleavage

[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct

2.7 Mohs Hardness

2.8 Chemical Composition

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

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous

3.2 Pleochroism

Blue stones – strong

3.3 Dispersion

Albite

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0.01

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Fluorite

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0.044 (Anglesite)

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3.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

3.5 Refractive Index

1.628-1.651

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

3.8 Birefringence

0.002-0.008

3.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

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4.1.2 Cardiovascular

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4.1.3 Respiratory

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4.1.4 Reproductive

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4.1.5 Digestive

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4.2 Psychology

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4.3 Healing

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4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

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Apatite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Apatite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Apatite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Apatite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Apatite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Apatite details and interesting facts are provided here.

Origin: Primarily obtained in blue, brown, brown, Burma, Canada, Canada, Chemical composition: Phosphate composition, Color: green, Crystal structure: hexagonal, Density: 3.17 3.35, green, green, greenish yellow, Hardness: 5, India, India, Lustre: vitreous, Madagascar, Madagascar, Mexico, Origins: Mexico, Refractive index: 1.60 1.67, Russia, Russia, Spain, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, USA, USA, violet, violet, violet, Yellow and Yellow.
Color: Common colors observed are Yellow, Green, Blue, Blue, Green, White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue, Green, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, Violet, pink, Brown.
Chemical Formula: Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references.
Powers: Healing.