Collection: Blue apatite

Blue apatite is a semi-precious stone belonging to the phosphate family. It is known for its beautiful, vibrant blue color , which can vary from light blue to deep blue, sometimes with green or turquoise undertones. Here's what you need to know about this stone:

🔹 General characteristics

• Name : Apatite

• Color : Blue (but also green, yellow, purple, colorless, etc.)

• Hardness (Mohs scale) : 5 (relatively soft, handle with care)

• Crystal system : Hexagonal

• Chemical composition : Ca₅(PO₄)₃(F,Cl,OH)

• Transparency : Transparent to translucent

• Luster : Vitreous

🔹 Origin of the name

The name "apatite" comes from the Greek "apatein" , which means to deceive , because this stone has often been confused with other minerals such as beryl, fluorite or topaz.

🌍 Deposits

Blue apatite is found in various countries:

• Brazil

• Madagascar

• Mexico

• Canada

• Burma

• Russia

🔮 Properties in lithotherapy

Blue apatite is often associated with:

• Communication : It is linked to the throat chakra, promoting clear and honest expression.

• Motivation and focus : It is said to stimulate the intellect and creativity.

• Inner peace : It is said to help calm anxiety, release repressed emotions and encourage self-acceptance.
  

💎 Use

• Jewelry : rings, pendants, bracelets — be careful of their fragility!

• Collections : appreciated by collectors for its bright colors.

• Decorative objects : small sculptures or tumbled stones.