Blue Apatite promotes clear thinking and creative inspiration, which is why it is a particularly great stone for students or anyone looking to activate their powers of concentration and focus. Blue Apatite helps us make things happen!
Apatite is prized for its metaphysical properties, which include an increase in Intellect and Awareness; Manifesting Desires; Development of Psychic Abilities; Protection from Negativity and evil eye. It is also said to encourage self-expression and creativity while promoting a sense of tranquility and inner peace.
Since apatites are relatively soft stones, skilled faceters can add a premium to their value with exceptional polishes. As with most gems, color saturation, size, and clarity are the major determiners of value.
- Manufacture of fertilizer.
- Occasional use as a gemstone.
- Index mineral on Mohs scale of hardness (hardness of 5)
- As an ore of phosphate (it is the most common phosphate mineral) to be used in: Pharmaceuticals. Ceramics. Silk. Textiles. Production of pure chemicals. Insecticides. Sugar refining. Manufacture of explosives.
- Apatites are transparent to translucent, most commonly green to blue, but can also be colorless, yellow, violet, pink or brown. Transparent stones with good color can be faceted into gemstones; the intense blue apatites seen in jewelry today most typically result from heat treament of a natually green stone.
- Blue Apatite is believed to enhance creativity, improve communication, and promote self-expression. It’s the perfect stone for artists, writers, and anyone who wants to tap into their creative side.
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