Apatite is a stone which is not faceted often as a gemstone except for collectors because of its less hardness and is sensitive to acids. Apatite comes from Burma and Sri Lanka. It also comes from Brazil along-with other locations that include Russia, Sweden, Spain, East Africa, Mexico & Canada.
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Hardness: 5
Specific Gravity: 3.17-3.23
Refractive Index: 1.632-1.646
Colors: Colorless, yellow, pink, green, blue and violet.
Luster: Vitreous |