Apatite green, bead strand 2.5 mm

Strand length: approx. 40 cm
Stone size: 2.5 mm diameter
Cut: Ball
Color: green to greenish-blue
Mineralogy: Calcium phosphate

The name Apatite comes from the Greek apatao – “to deceive” – because the stone was and still is easily confused with other minerals. Mineralogically, apatite is a calcium phosphate and exhibits a remarkable variety of colors: colorless, brown, yellow, green, blue, and rarely pink and violet. A yellowish-green variety is also called asparagus stone. The green variety displays a fresh, lively play of colors from green to greenish-blue.

Sources: USA, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Brazil, China, Morocco, Switzerland, Pakistan.

Meaning in Healing Stone Therapy

In healing stone therapy, apatite is attributed with a clarifying and motivating effect. It is said to promote concentration and openness, as well as balance mood swings. These attributions are based on traditional beliefs and are not scientifically proven. They do not replace medical treatment.