Apatit

Apatite is a mineral that forms by crystallization from magma or from accumulated residues of organic substances called phosphorites. It is a very abundant accessory mineral that is one of the basic components of rocks. It is the most widespread phosphate in the earth's crust. It is formed in a very wide range of conditions from magmatic activity to sedimentation. In igneous rocks, we encounter its occurrence in granites and gabbro.

Apatite - a mineral of many colors
Apatite is a calcium phosphate with the chemical formula Ca₅(PO₄)₃(F,Cl,OH). It occurs in a wide range of colors - most often in green, blue, yellow and brown. Thanks to its diversity, it is a popular collector's mineral and an interesting decorative stone.

Appearance and properties of apatite
Apatite most often crystallizes in the hexagonal system. It has a glassy luster and a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale. Clear apatite crystals are rare, translucent to opaque specimens are more common.

Apatite deposits
Apatite is found in many locations around the world - significant deposits are in Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Russia or Madagascar.

History and uses of apatite
The name comes from the Greek word apatein (to deceive), because it was often confused with other precious stones. It is used not only as a collector's mineral, but also industrially as a source of phosphorus.

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