Blue Apatite
A variety of Fluorapatite
Precious GemstoneUncommon
What is Blue Apatite?
Blue Apatite is a brittle and soft mineral, which makes it rarely used in jewelry, although it's widely seen as a semiprecious stone based on its beauty. The powder obtained from this stone makes a beautiful and powerful pigment, which is commonly used in the production of artist's paint. It's often confused for Aquamarine.
Optical Properties
- Pleochroism
- Weak to strong
- Optical Character
- Uniaxial negative
Discover Values
Rarity
4.0out of 5.0
80%
Popularity
3.6out of 5.0
72%
Beauty
4.1out of 5.0
82%
Cultural Value
4.0out of 5.0
80%
Collection Value
4.1out of 5.0
82%
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Blue Apatite Localities Map
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North ZoneCentral RidgeSouth Basin
Quick Facts
Physical Properties
- Color
- Blue
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 5
- Density
- 3.07 - 3.28 g/cm³
- Streak
- White
- Luster
- Vitreous
- Crystal System
- Trigonal
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Formula
- Ca5(PO4)3F
- Elements
- Ca, F, O, P
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