Cabochon oval apatite (stab.) drilled, 2.5cm

Cabochon drilled oval of blue Apatite (stab.)

Size approx. 18 x 25 x 6.5mm

The name apatite is derived from the Greek word "apatáo" for "to deceive" and was coined in 1786 by the German mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner (1749 - 1817). Since apatite localities in numerous different forms and colors, there is a great danger that apatite will be confused with another mineral. Spellings such as apartite, apathite, apatite, appatite or apatiet are incorrect.