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Apatite Information



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 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. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Emotional healing. 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.

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