Apatite is a crystal that is nearly unfamiliar to the public, although many collectors favor Apatite, because of its unique forms and colors. The color of Apatite may range from clear to opaque in shade of coloring, such as brown, yellow, green, red, purple and white. The brighter neon blue and light green colors of Apatite are useful in making jewelry. However, it is a soft crystal, it is susceptible to harm from any type of chemicals, heat, and shock and is easily be scratched.
The appearance of Apatite is similar to valuable crystals such as beryl and Peridot. It derives it name from the Greeks and means to deceive. Apatite unfortunately has a very vague and uncertain history, which enhances its mystery. It has however, for centuries been associated with weight loss by appetite control. It also is able influence good communications as well as compassion and insight. It is helpful for balancing physical, emotional, spiritual and mental bodies, while eliminating various blocks in energy. Apatite can stimulate psychic gifts such as clairaudience, clairsentience and clairvoyance, while being a great crystal for Gemini natives.
Apatite has provided an abundance of information for research, since it crystal size and development has preserved some very accurate details of fossilized animal formations. This is consistent with the concept that Apatite encourages inspiration and attitudes of various viewpoints, while enabling the ability to sustain motivational focus and concentration. Apatite also aids in effective learning and clarity of thought. Apatite is a useful crystal for warding off various viruses, while it also influences, love, peace, harmony and the transmitting of personal revelations.
Apatite is a perfect crystal for representing water, while also creating a very deep state of mediation, enhancing intellectual dealings, balance, creativity and humanitarianism in those who work with or carry it. Caring for Apatite is much like caring for opals. It resonates to the astrological sign of Gemini and is useful for abdominal problems, motor responses, stuttering and hypertension.
Blue Apatite feature a deep aqua blue in coloring and is useful for releasing feelings of grief, guilt and the sensitivity of others, it is especially helpful to those who are over empathetic such as Pisces. It is also useful for releasing pain, while opening the mind, heart and body to enjoy peace, joy and beauty. The immune system seems to benefit from blue Apatite as well.
Yellow-green Apatite crystals are useful for warding off negative feelings, such as shame, shyness or inadequacy. It enables an individual to open him or herself up to accepting love, support and comfort, while being especially helpful to those who suffer from a poor body image and helps them to release these types of inner doubts and feelings. Yellow Apatite is also a great crystal for encouraging communications.
© 2009 Sara Valor
