Apatite encourages us to be energetic, extrovert and lively, and instils motivation and drive.
Origin: Worldwide
Mineral Species: Fluorapatite
Mineral Group: Phosphates
Chemical Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)
Hardness: 5
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Colour: Various
Typical Appearance: Usually as short hexagonal prismatic crystals.
Birthstone: Gemini
Chakra Alignment: Depends on colour
Element: None
Origin of Name & Mythology: From the Greek απατείν ("apatein"), "to deceive" or "to be misleading", as Apatite was often confused with other minerals (e.g. Beryl, Milarite).
Apatite encourages us to be energetic, extroverted and lively, and instils motivation and drive. It eases sadness, irritability and anger, and engenders optimism as well as a feeling of community. It also supports further spiritual development via the heart, and brings out the best inner self. On a healing level, it aids the absorption of calcium and the formation and healing of bones and teeth, as well as alleviating pain. In addition, the following colours display additional attributes:
Origin: Notably Brazil
Colour: Pale to deep sky blue.
Chakra Alignment: Throat; Upper Heart
Facilitates communication on every level, and is especially good for opening to spiritual guidance. Stimulates energy and blood flow. Can be used to scan the body before treatment, and is also helpful in past-life work and regression.
Origin: Yates Mine, Otter Lake, Quebec.
Colour: Deep brown with green
Origin: Notably Mexico, Morocco
Colour: Yellowish green to mid-green.
Chakra Alignment: Heart, Upper Heart
Heals the heart on an emotional level, and lifts the spirits. Expands the chest area and lungs, improves digestion and can help kidneys. Creates a comforting and nurturing protection in a column around the body.
Origin: Notably Mexico, Morocco
Colour: Pale yellow to yellow-green.
Chakra Alignment: Solar Plexus
An extremely good eliminator of toxins, good for the kidneys, supports the immune system, and can be used in treatment of ME. Even stronger mood-lifting effect than other apatites, and encourages creativity.
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