Histories and legends
Blue apatite belongs to the apatites. A little-known gemstone and has no legend associated with it. Reputed to be a stone of learning, it is also an excellent source of of inspiration. Thanks to the wearing of this stone, it is possible to extract all its energy to stimulate creativity, ambition and, above all, motivation.
With different looks and colors, apatite was widely confused with several other minerals. Finally, its chemical composition was not established until the end of the 18th century. In 1786, the German mineralogist and geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner, one of the founders of mineralogy, named this stone apatite. The name was inspired from the Greek "apatan" meaning to deceive.
In Greek mythology, Apate was one of from Pandora's box. He is in fact the God of deception, of the fraud and deception. A quick reminder: the Pandora's box is a box offered by Zeus to Pandora, on condition that she does not open it not. This box contained all of disease and war, old age, famine, misery, madness, vice, etc. But Pandora couldn't resist and opened it. who unleashed all these evils on the earth.
Thus, this apatite is a very rare gemstone. appreciated for its shades of blue: very pure turquoise blue, blue more or less dark. Gem-quality apatite is a very strong ideal for original jewelry. In Indeed, it can be cut in stone to faceted or cabochon.
This stone is a source of phosphorus, commonly used in the chemical industry and can even be found in the composition artificial fertilizers. It is found in many numerous magmatic-type rocks, sedimentary, metamorphic. In fact of the Apollo space program, the astronauts of the NASA have reported lunar rocks in in which traces of apatite have been found.
It should be emphasized that apatite is a calcium phosphate. This makes it the only mineral present in the human body, the animals. 65% of it is found in our fingernails, toenails teeth and enamel, in the crystalline state. The age of this mineral can be determined by to the tiny quantity of uranium that it owns.
The deposits
Apatite is found throughout the continents. Its main deposits are located in in Madagascar, Mexico, Brazil and China, Portugal, and even France.
The benefits of apatite in lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
Blue apatite is commonly referred to as the stone for hypersensitive people. It enables regulates emotions and facilitates letting go. Its virtues include balancing, so that people experiencing excessive emotions can find calm and serenity. The wearers of this stone can thus have an objective and objective logic. This stone is used to remove psychological barriers and free repressed emotions.
In fact, revealing one's grief, one's sadness can be considered as acts of weakness when they are acts of releases. It is essential for the the well-being of our spirit to evacuate them, which to better understand them, and then to be able to to manage them better. In fact, by dint of repressing emotions, a kind of carapace forms in the body. easy to hide behind. The stone of blue apatite will gradually break down this shell. Release negative emotions the mind to a certain calm. This helps the circulation of our energies positive.
Also, blue apatite helps us to develop our listening and communication skills understanding. It is a stone suitable for for creative people such as artists and designers. artisans, as it facilitates inspiration. It's an excellent support for coping with fears and overcoming her shyness, she has builds self-confidence. People in will find the strength to to face the trials of everyday life.
Benefits for your health physics
Blue apatite has a chemical composition which naturally fortifies and strengthens the body. It also removes tensions.
It is a stone that is indicated for the proper functioning of the root chakra.
It is also a stone recommended for those who are great orators and singers. In fact, it protects the voice and keeps out conditions that could affect it.
Wearing blue apatite promotes elimination.
Blue apatite and signs associated astrology
Apatite is very effective on the whole signs of the zodiac, but it has a more specific action pronounced in the following signs:
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Gemeaux: symbol of the communication skills, curiosity and intelligence. This sign is associated with adolescence, commerce and numbers. He has a great spirituality, it is light and charming. He hates routine and keeps always up to date on the latest gossip. He loves and a fine talker. Apatite blue is a particularly suitable stone to people who use their voices frequently. Visit In love, he's a charmer and a seducer. He loves set out to discover others and multiply conquests. This sign is looking for a relationship stable only after several years at to forage.
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Balance: symbol of balance, justice and harmony. This sign hates solitude and has a great need to be constantly admired and recognized. Wearing a blue apatite gives him a sense of because it's a sign of doubt. of him. This sign has a hard time radical decisions means choosing. He's loathe to come down on one side or the other than another. In love, this sign is of great romanticism and research harmony in her relationship. Hating the loneliness, he very soon became a couple and marries quickly.
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Sagittarius: symbol of spiritual and intellectual evolution. This sign represents a superior mind and studies. He is jovial and adventurous. He has especially good luck and good fortune to those around him. His company is often as he always shows himself to be the most understanding. Wearing an apatite blue reinforces this quality. He likes travel and discovery. He tends to start a lot of projects without never really finish them. In love, it's a idealistic: every story has its convinced that she's the one. But very quickly, he moves on. The older he gets, the more mature it becomes. That's why this sign of late marriage as a rule general.
Chakras linked to apatite blue
The third eye chakra corresponds to blue apatite. It is located between the eyebrows and governs our ability to think, to use our intuition and imagination.
The solar plexus chakra is also associated with blue apatite. This chakra, once personality and a sense of humour. provokes self-affirmation. It provides as well as wisdom and will.
Maintenance, purification and apatite recharging blue
When you arrive at your new home of a blue apatite, it is necessary to proceed to its cleaning, purifying and recharging. These are operations to be repeated at least once a year months or after intensive use. Be careful not to use salt.
Put your stone under running water. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. You can also purify it using a Tibetan bowl or under the smoke of sage.
Blue apatite is a moonstone: recharge it at full moon or by dropping it off on a quartz cluster or amethyst druse for 24 hours.