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DOOAK-S44-13
Semi polished apatite keeps two characters in one stone: smooth worked faces next to the natural texture of the crystal.
At this size, apatite becomes a centerpiece rather than a pocket stone, and the blue reads clearly from across a room. The polished areas catch light while the rough areas give it depth, so it looks different from each side. It fits a meditation space, a home office shelf or a living room console, and it would make a memorable gift for a mineral lover with a blue collection.
Apatite is a group of calcium phosphate minerals, and hydroxyapatite, one member of the group, is a major part of tooth enamel and bone. It defines 5 on the Mohs scale. Most apatite mined worldwide goes into phosphate fertilizer, while gem and display material in blue, green and yellow comes from Brazil, Madagascar, Mexico and Myanmar. Its name comes from the Greek for to deceive, because it was so often mistaken for other gems.
Stone Meaning: Apatite is traditionally associated with creativity and motivation.
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