Neon apatite is one of the most vividly coloured gemstones in existence — an electric blue to blue-green stone from Madagascar whose glow is so intense that it is often mistaken for treated material when it is entirely natural. It is known in crystal tradition as the stone of expression.
Neon Apatite is said to be the stone of expression as it assists you to perceive things more clearly, to understand areas of concern that are influencing you negatively, recognize the obstacles which you have to get rid off to reach your destination and also the matters that are stopping you to move ahead. It revives the progress of your psychic gifts and psychological arrangement, intensifying meditation and helping communication and verbal expression on all levels. It harmonizes the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies, and also all the chakras, eradicating hyperactivity and revitalizing under activity.
Psychologically, Apatite stone enhances inspiration. It removes all negativity about one’s own self and others in the environment. Apatite increases innovativeness and intelligence. It removes doubt and disappointment, brings down impatience and arouses psychic self. Apatite increases intelligence and truth and removes despair, indifference, and annoyance.
The name comes from the Greek apatáō, meaning to deceive — the mineral was named for how easily it is mistaken for other gemstones such as beryl, tourmaline and peridot. Neon apatite specifically is a fluorapatite, and its colour comes from trace elements rather than any treatment.
Why Should I Wear Neon Apatite?
The name has powerful significance as it has derived from the Greek word. It releases powerful energy which encourages its users to always think positive and face or struggle this life without stopping in any situation. Apatite will inculcate in you unbounded determination, with which you will be capable of overcoming negative misconduct with strong will power and also develop fresh good habits that bring a remarkable change in the direction of life, which was hard to do before.
Another quality of Neon Apatite is to help earn everything best in the field of finance, it will bring in you intelligence to handle money matters well. It will bring all good charms and luck for you, at work field it will support you to achieve higher positions and if you are a business person, it serves as a lucky charm to convert many odd factors in your favor and help you do your best in each project or work you try.
In practical terms, neon apatite is most often chosen by people who need to speak, present, teach, negotiate or perform — anyone whose work depends on saying the right thing clearly. It is also popular with those who find self-expression difficult and want to become more comfortable being heard.
Benefits and Effects
Neon Apatite can assist you to come out of your resentment, bitterness and disturbing memories of the past and helps you to develop the quality of forgetting all bitterness in a relationship and forgive others.
This stone has various other uses in many other fields. It is used as an additive for the manufacture of agricultural fertilizers. The people also utilize this particular stone in house decoration or for the construction of houses.
From a spiritual viewpoint, apatite promotes positivity and links oneself with a higher spiritual world. If you face a difficulty to socialize, wearing a blue apatite in contact with the throat chakra helps you to overcome your shyness and become more extroverted.
In moments of uncertainty in life, when one faces a state of confusion, the stone apatite directs him towards the right path and endow him the courage to overcome all hurdles and in turn achieve the desire goal. It gives us liveliness and can also be helpful to keep an individual composed in situations that make you lose tolerance.
The benefits most commonly associated with neon apatite are clearer communication and self-expression, confidence in public speaking, motivation and follow-through, creative inspiration, and clarity about goals and direction.
Details
Origin – Madagascar
Colour – Intense blue to blue green colour.
Mineral species – Phosphate minerals (fluorapatite)
Density – 3.10 – 3.25 (g/cm³)
Hardness – 5 on the Mohs scale
Birthstone month – May
Ruling planet – Venus
Associated chakra – Throat
Profession – Scientist, agriculturalist, film maker, painter, writer and others as suggested by an astrologer.
Jewellery metal – Preferably Silver
Wearing day – Tuesday, Saturday
Significance – This gorgeous apatite gemstone diminishes any kind of annoyance and encourages personal advancement so that you can live a much more happy and contented life without anxiety and frustration. There are countless qualities which are associated with this fascinating apatite stone. It improves your communication skill and makes your overall personality impressive. This particular stone enhances the confidence of a person and strengthens his public image. In addition, you develop a better understanding with your neighbouring world and relatives. By using this gemstone in the form of jewellery will help you boost your firmness of any purpose. This apatite stone has the attribute to make you feel relaxed. Apatite also harmonizes your physical body with your environment so that you feel happiness and peace within yourself.
Is Neon Apatite a Vedic Gemstone?
No. Apatite is not one of the nine Vedic ratnas and is not prescribed in Jyotish for any planet. The Venus association listed above belongs to crystal tradition rather than to Vedic astrology — the gemstone traditionally prescribed for Venus is diamond.
This works in your favour. Because apatite is not a prescribed ratna, there is no ascendant rule, no ratti weight, no trial period and no muhurat requirement attached to it, and anyone can wear or keep it regardless of their birth chart. If you are looking for a remedy for a specific planet, a horoscope-based gemstone recommendation is the right place to start instead.
Hardness, Durability and Everyday Wear
Apatite is the mineral that defines 5 on the Mohs scale — the reference point for that level of hardness. That makes it noticeably soft for jewellery and, more importantly, brittle: it chips from a knock more readily than its hardness number suggests.
Practically, neon apatite is best set in pendants, earrings and brooches rather than in a ring worn every day. If you do want a ring, choose a bezel setting that protects the girdle of the stone rather than exposed prongs.
Care and Cleaning
Neon apatite is sensitive to heat, acid and sudden temperature change. Heat in particular can alter or dull its colour, which is why the caution below matters more for this stone than for most.
- Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water only, never hot water
- Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners
- Keep it away from perfume, hairspray, bleach and household chemicals
- Remove it before cooking, exercise, gardening and housework
- Store separately from harder stones such as quartz, topaz and sapphire
- Dry at room temperature and wrap in a soft cloth
Caution
Do not forget to consult an expert before using another combination of stones along with a Neon apatite. Do not expose the stone to heat, and preferably take away your stone from your body while cooking or doing other heavy household work. After cleaning the gemstone with mild soap and lukewarm water leave it for drying at room temperature and then wrap it in a soft cloth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is neon apatite?
Neon apatite is a vivid blue to blue-green variety of fluorapatite, found principally in Madagascar. Its intense colour is entirely natural and comes from trace elements in the mineral rather than any treatment.
What is neon apatite good for?
In crystal tradition it is known as the stone of expression and is associated with clearer communication, confidence in speaking, motivation, creative inspiration and clarity about one’s goals.
Which chakra is neon apatite connected to?
Blue apatite is associated with the throat chakra, which is why it is linked with speech, self-expression and being heard.
Is neon apatite natural or treated?
Genuine neon apatite is naturally coloured. Beware of dyed or glass-filled imitations sold under the same name — a certificate and a reputable supplier are the practical safeguards.
How hard is neon apatite?
It is 5 on the Mohs scale, and in fact defines that point on the scale. It is soft and brittle, so it suits pendants and earrings better than everyday rings.
Is neon apatite a navratna or a Vedic gemstone?
No. It is not among the nine Vedic gemstones and is not prescribed in Jyotish for any planet. It is kept as a crystal for its qualities rather than as a planetary remedy.
Who can wear neon apatite?
Anyone, as it carries no astrological restriction. The only real considerations are its softness and its sensitivity to heat.
How do I clean neon apatite?
Mild soap and lukewarm water, dried at room temperature. Never use ultrasonic cleaners, steam, hot water or chemical cleaners.
Where does neon apatite come from?
The finest neon blue-green material comes from Madagascar. Apatite in other colours is found in Brazil, Mexico, Myanmar and elsewhere.
Why is apatite called the deceiver stone?
Its name comes from the Greek for “to deceive”, because apatite is so easily confused with beryl, tourmaline, peridot and other gems of similar colour.
Choosing Your Neon Apatite
Every neon apatite is natural, so colour saturation, clarity and size vary from stone to stone. If you would like help choosing a piece, or would prefer guidance on whether a prescribed Vedic gemstone suits your purpose better, Mr. Prashant Kapoor’s team is available for a personal consultation.
