About Apatite
A group of phosphate minerals (hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite, chlorapatite) found in various colors. It's a stone of manifestation and motivation, used to clear confusion, enhance creativity, and stimulate intellect.
Primary Hues
Blue, Green, Yellow, Violet, Pink, Brown, Colorless
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of manifestation. Believed to enhance motivation, creativity, and intellect. Clears confusion and frustration, reducing irritability.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Magician
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents manifestation- willpower- and harnessing one's abilities- aligning with Apatite's attunement to the future and manifestation.
Page of Swords
Type: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Rationale: Symbolizes curiosity- new ideas- and the pursuit of knowledge- resonating with Apatite's stimulation of the intellect.
Associated Deities
Apollo
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Prophecy- Knowledge- Light- Healing
Rationale: Apollo's domains of knowledge and prophecy connect to Apatite's metaphysical properties.
Saraswati
Pantheon: Hindu
Domain: Knowledge- Music- Arts- Wisdom
Rationale: Saraswati embodies the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom that Apatite supports.
Metaphysical Uses
Manifestation Rituals
Intellectual Stimulation Focus
Creative Inspiration
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Geological & Scientific Details
Apatite is classified as a phosphate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the hexagonal system. Its chemical formula is Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH). Common crystal habits include tabular, prismatic crystals, massive, compact or granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)
- IMA Symbol: Ap[1]
- Crystal System: Hexagonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Transparent to translucent, usually green, less often colorless, yellow, blue to violet, pink, brown.[3]
- Crystal Habit: Tabular, prismatic crystals, massive, compact or granular
- Cleavage: [0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct[2]
- Luster: Vitreous[3] to subresinous
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent[2]