Apatite Meanings

Chakras, Element, Zodiac Sign and Number: Depends on colour, see Blue Apatite and Green Apatite descriptions.

Apatite Crystal Healing Properties

Blue Apatite was traditionally used for exploring past lives and their karmic patterns. It is believed to aid us within the dream state to allow us to find creative solutions to overwhelming problems. With an uplifting energy, it may assist with helping to gain a higher perspective on situations. It may create a sense of openness and ease in social situations, enhancing communication and self expression. Similarly it is believed to make a wonderful companion for teachers, public speakers and autistic children. Is thought to be helpful for soothing headaches, stimulating eyesight and suppressing hunger.

Green Apatite is believed to carry an uplifting energy which dispels apathy, negativity and confusion, similarly it can help us to align with higher knowledge and truth. It may assist with gaining a higher perspective on situations and finding creative solutions to problems. Green Apatite is also referred to as “bones of the earth” and is believed to be a powerful stone to work with when healing the earth. It has been known to aid in connecting with the planet’s electromagnetic field or communicating with birds and animals. It is believed to give a heart centred focus which inspires a humanitarian approach of service to others and may aid in manifesting these humanitarian aspirations into healing, knowledge, communication and teaching.

History and Uses

This mineral was often mistaken for Tourmaline, Olivine, Peridot, Topaz and Beryl. So, it was named in 1786 by the German geologist Abraham Werner, from the Greek word ‘apatein’ which means to be deceptive. Translucent gemstone quality Apatite is rare. However, it is found in a range of colours including blue, green, yellow, violet, red, clear and a rutilated chatoyant form called cats eye. Apatite is composed of calcium phosphate, the mineral which makes up both tooth enamel and bones in vertebrate animals. Some moon rocks collected by astronauts on the Appollo missions have been found to contain Apatite. It is used commercially as a fertiliser because of its high phosphate content and in explosives, fireworks, pesticides, toothpaste, detergents and pharmaceutical products.

Geological Description

Apatite is a calcium phosphate mineral with a trigonal crystal system and a hardness of 5. It is found around the world but the largest deposits are in Russia.

Affirmation

I open my inner eyes to the realms of hidden knowledge.