Blue Apatite 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch labor-day-lhb manganese and other metallic oxides

manganese and other metallic oxides captured during the forming of the rock

It is a variety of banded Chalcedony with layers that may contain scarlet

laced with bands or swirls of brighter blue

cream colors and whites

Hematite is an iron oxide and one of the few gemstones with a metallic luster

Blue Apatite 8mm Faceted Rondelle 8-Inch labor-day-lhb manganese and other metallic oxidesBlue Apatite ranges in color from light teal blue to bright blue to dark blue green. It can be easily confused with other minerals due to its variety of colors and formations, and its name is derived from the Greek apate, which means to deceive. Blue apatite is metaphysically considered to be a Stone of Manifestation, promoting personal power and achievement of goals.