Information and properties
Apatite is a versatile stone and stimulates mental, physical and spiritual growth. Apatite stimulates appetite, metabolism and calcium absorption which has a positive effect on the healing of bones and cells. Apatite is also supportive of joint disorders and symptoms of osteoporosis. It is a stone with a calming and stress reducing effect and also shows a beneficial effect on intestinal problems such as Crohn's disease.
The calming effect of Apatite removes any confusion and emotional fatigue and because this stone allows the Root Chakra to flow again it relieves feelings of sadness, anger and rage. Apatite is because of its calming character a fine stone for hyperactive children and supports autistic children by acting as a filter for too many stimuli. This stone supports to approach the world with an open mind and gives openness of mind, promotes creativity and the intellect.
Blue Apatite makes one cheerful and happy and resonates with the
Throat Chakra and
Third Eye Chakra. It is a spiritual stone that provides depth during meditations. Blue Apatite also helps to express your feelings better and brings more spiritual flexibility.
Yellow Apatite mainly affects the
Solar Plexus Chakra and has a positive effect when dealing with long term suppressed anger. Because the
Solar Plexus Chakra starts flowing again, any blockages are removed.
Green Apatite has a strong calming effect on the nervous system and helps against stress. Green Apatite works mainly on the emotions and stimulates to work on the pieces that move you forward.
Color
White to grey, yellow, green, blue, violet or pink
Chakra
Blue Apatite: Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra
Yellow & Green Apatite: Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra
Zodiac Signs
Blue Apatite: Aquarius, Libra
Yellow Apatite: Leo, Scorpio, Aries
Green Apatite: Virgo
Hardness
4,5 - 5
Locations
Portugal, Morocco, Canada, United States, Burma, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Kenya
How to take care?
Apatite cannot be cleaned with water. You can find more information about caring for gemstones in my blog cleaning and charging of gemstones