Named for the Greek word meaning ‘deception’, Apatite’s chemical composition almost imitates many other stones. Apatite comes in many forms and colors, and is easily confused with half a dozen other minerals, most commonly confused with Fluorite and Aquamarine.
Found in transparent, translucent, and opaque forms. Varies in color from white to brown to green to yellow and even violet; although it’s most common color is a lovely yellow/green/teal. Its crystal form is hexagonal and glassy in appearance. It has also been found in chatoyant form called “Asparagus Stone” in a yellow/green color