Although Apatite is really a family of gemstones, as the individual members have very long and difficult-to-pronounce names, the jewellery industry tends to use Apatite as the generic name. Historically, because the gem was often confused with other gemstones, its name is derived from the Greek meaning “to deceive”.
The more common colours for Apatite are similar to Pariba Tourmaline, with swimming pool blues through to lively light greens. That said, other colours occasionally occur: colourless to white, brownish-yellow, greyish-green and one known as the “Asparagus stone” due to its resemblance to the vegetable.
Apatite has been associated with namy healing properties and a gemstone often combined with other gems to further its healing powers. It is also thought to be an aid to seeing the truth about oneself. When you combine Rose Quartz with Apatite it is meant to draw and give unconditional love; if you pair it with colourless Quartz it can help you see the changes that need to occur in your life; and when combined with Aquamarine it is believed to help you make those changes.
For such a beautiful gemstone, with almost a neon glow, it is difficult to comprehend how many Apatites are created from fossilised dinosaur bones! At just 5 on the Mohs scale, Apatite is one of the softest gems to be set in jewellery, but treated respectably its alluring and luscious glow will keep its owner entranced for many years.
Deposits have been found in several locations including Cornwall in England, Canada, Norway, Russia and Sweden.
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