What is apatite?
Apatite comes from the Greek "apate" - deception - and has an allure that extends into several colors. From adorable sea green to vibrant blue, yellow and purple - often with a special transparency - apatite acquires a characteristic brightness and thus irresistible charm.
How much is apatite worth?
Some specimens of apatite can be quite affordable. At the same time, the rare ones - especially those with excellent clarity - can mean you have to open your wallet big. The value is determined, among other things, by the intensity of the color as well as the clarity and size of the stone.
Where does apatite come from?
Apatite is found in several regions and each region's unique geological characteristics contribute to distinct color variations and mineral composition. Apatite can be found in countries such as Brazil, India, Kenya, Madagascar, Mexico, Norway, South Africa and the USA.
How to tell that it is genuine apatite?
You don't always know that, unless you take the stone to a professional gemmologist who can carry out tests based on hardness, weight and optical properties.
There, the expert also looks at natural inclusions - all to ensure its authenticity, which for an untrained eye can be difficult to determine.
Apatite is relatively durable for everyday use, and its varying crystal structures and diverse formations contribute to its versatility. Therefore, it is difficult to speak of something that is particularly typical of apatite.
Its strength lies largely in the fact that it expresses itself in several unique, creative ways - all the while with natural beauty.
Did you know that…
In ancient Greece, apatite was often confused with other gemstones due to its similar appearance. That is why it is called "apathy", which means deception, because it was considered to mislead the viewer.
Apatite is also an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to the formation of bones and teeth in several vertebrates. This contributes to it being associated with vitality and strength in several cultures around the world.
