{"product_id":"blue-apatite-coffin-ref-0396","title":"Blue Apatite Coffin Ref: 0396","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Blue Apatite?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Apatite is a natural calcium phosphate mineral prized for its striking ocean-blue, teal, and turquoise colours — a gem that deceives the eye and captivates the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcium phosphate, Ca₅(PO₄)₃(OH,F,Cl)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 — relatively soft and the index mineral for this hardness level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous (glass-like) to slightly greasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the Greek \u003cem\u003eapatē\u003c\/em\u003e meaning \"to deceive\" — often mistaken for aquamarine, tourmaline, or peridot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar, Norway, Brazil, Mexico, India, and Russia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses \u0026amp; Limitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJewellery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its softness, best suited for earrings, pendants, or occasional-wear rings with protective bezel settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial \u0026amp; Medical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primary source of phosphorus for fertilizers; synthetic hydroxylapatite is used in bone and dental implant coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetaphysical Associations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stone of motivation, personal growth, communication, and inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connected with the Throat Chakra (clear expression) and the Third Eye Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 0396 (For my use only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48914715836608,"sku":"0396","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260822_103003.jpg?v=1787992083","url":"https:\/\/www.kiwirocksandgems.com\/products\/blue-apatite-coffin-ref-0396","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}