Apatite is named for the Greek word apate, which means “deceit”, since Apatite is similar in appearance to many other minerals. Apatite describes a group of similar isomorphous hexagonal phosphate minerals. The primary Apatite group includes Fluorapatite, Chlorapatite, and Hydroxylapatite. The extended Apatite supergroup describes additional minerals such as Pyromorphite, Mimetite, and Vanadinite.

Apatite is the most common phosphate mineral, and is the main source of the phosphorus required by plants.

✻ Intellect ✻ Focus ✻ Learning ✻ Clarity of concentration ✻ Acceptance ✻ Unconditional Love ✻ Stimulates thoughts & ideas ✻ Communication ✻ Intellectual pursuits ✻ Peace and harmony ✻ Fights viruses ✻

Apatite is a stone of manifestation. It is related to service and to humanitarian pursuits. Apatite is attuned to the future, yet connects to past lives. It stimulates the development of our psychic gifts and spiritual attunement, deepening meditation and aiding communication and self-expression on all levels. It balances the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, and the chakras, eliminating overactivity and stimulating underactivity.
Psychologically, Apatite increases motivation. It draws off negativity about oneself and others. Apatite enhances creativity and the intellect. It clears confusion and frustration, reducing irritability and awakening the inner self. Apatite expands knowledge and truth and eases sorrow, apathy and anger.