5 interesting facts about Apatite
Apatite has appeared in ADDA gems jewelry before, but it has become a key stone in the spring jewelry collection. We fell in love with it and we're sharing with you five interesting facts about this unusual stone:
- Its name translates to "deceiver" – for centuries, it was mistaken for more expensive stones.
- It is softer than glass. Yes, common city dust can scratch it, so apatite doesn't tolerate carelessness.
- 95% of the world's apatite is not mined for jewelry, but for fertilizer. Gem-quality crystals are rare and a happy accident.
- You will rarely find apatite in chain jewelry stores. It is difficult to work with: it is fragile, batches vary, and it can crack during cutting.
- Its "neon" color is not the result of processing or a filter. It is a special crystal lattice that allows light to pass through and reflect back.
Get ADDA gems jewelry with apatite while it's still available, and choose your unique piece of jewelry at addagems.cz
