Gemstone Beads, Round, Apatite, Grade AB, Ocean Blue, 6mm
Known for their intense and captivating blue-green hues, these gorgeous 6mm, Round, Apatite Gemstone Beads, catches the eye with their vivid, mesmerizing colors, their fascinating transparency and their unique properties.
The beauty of apatite is undeniable, and its colors evoke images of tropical seas.
The Ocean Blue, brilliance of these Grade AB, gemstones stones are easily accentuated with silver beads and/or pearls.
Apatite displays an extremely rare chatoyancy, a slit of reflected light resembling a cat's eye.
Its unique beauty, versatility and affordability make it an excellent choice for those seeking an alternative to more traditional gemstones, or for those who simply appreciate its stunning colors and properties.
In addition to Apatite Beads for jewelry, Apatite is actually the mineral that makes up the teeth and bones of all vertebrate animals.
The name Apatite comes from the Greek word ‘apatao,’ which means ‘deceitful’, because this group of minerals can look like so many others.
Apatite Gemstone Beads come from all over the world, including the United States, Brazil, Canada and Sri Lanka.
Apatite is aligned with the zodiac sign of Gemini.
Apatite is also steeped in symbolic and mythological meanings, which add to its cultural and spiritual significance.
In ancient Egypt, apatite was associated with the goddess Hathor and was believed to have healing properties.
In Greece and Rome, apatite was used for jewelry and amulets, and was believed to bring good luck and prosperity.
In Hinduism, apatite is associated with the throat chakra and is believed to promote communication and self-expression.
In modern times, apatite is often used as a stone of inspiration, creativity and manifestation, and is said to enhance mental clarity, focus and intuition.
This stone is fragile and very sensitive to chemicals, abrasives, heat, acids, and ammonia.
Apatite also has a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale, which makes it durable enough for everyday wear, but also soft enough to be cut and polished into various shapes and styles.
Never use a steamer, hot water or ultrasonic cleaners with this gemstone.
Use mild soap and room temperature tap water with a soft cloth so you do not scratch the surface or diminish the luster of the gemstone.
**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Beaded Creations® does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.
NB* Natural gemstone or semi precious stones come from minerals. Due to their natural form, the stones may have tiny flaws. Cutting or polishing or different batches also makes every piece of gemstone vary in color and size.
- Mohs Hardness: 5
- Diameter: 6mm
- Hole: 1mm
- Strand Length: 38cm
- SOLD PER STRAND - APPROXIMATELY 68 BEADS PER STRAND
| Size |
6mm |
|---|---|
| Color |
Ocean Blue |
| Length |
Sold Per 38cm Strand |
SHIPPING COSTS
We offer delivery to ALL SOUTH AFRICAN consumers in ANY area for orders to ANY value.
Your shipping costs will automatically be calculated at the check out process on your order.
We charge a "Flat Rate" of R120.00 for ALL DOOR TO DOOR parcels, irrelevant of value, weight or location.
We charge a "Flat Rate" of R70.00 for ALL PUDO LOCKER TO LOCKER parcels, irrelevant of value, weight or location.
We offer FREE SHIPPING to your door for ALL orders OVER R1000.00, irrelevant of weight or location.
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We do not offer any "PERSONAL" collection from our premises for any reason whatsoever as this poses a serious security risk to our stock, staff and premises.
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