Blue Apatite Sphere 5.8cm

Blue Apatite Sphere, crystal for sale from Madagascar. This striking Blue Apatite Sphere is 5.8cm diameter. Generally a very brittle mineral you need very good quality and stable rough to be able to shape or work this stone. This sphere has a very gemmy appearance and is amazingly tactile. The name Apatite comes from a Greek word meaning 'to deceive' this came about as the mineral is often mistaken for other minerals. Apatite comes in many different colours, blue is one of the more unusual colours found along with yellow, violet, pink and brown. Blue Apatite is considered to be a deeply spiritual stone. Apatite is the name for a group of phosphate minerals. This stunning neon blue coloured stone is very unusual and not seen very often polished into a striking object. Ideal for the collector, healer or simply for interior decor.