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
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]