Apatite Semi Precious Gemstone Beads
Apatite is sought after as a semi-precious gemstone, and with the new introduction of neon blue-green apatite, its use in jewellery has become more popular. Apatite is a mineral which comes in different forms and is used for various applications. Not only can it be used to make jewelry in the form of Apatite Beads, but apatite has been found to have agricultural, dental, and electronic uses as well. The term 'apatite' originates from the Greek word 'apatao' which means 'deceitful', because of how similar it appears to other minerals. Apatite is made up of several phosphate minerals and is quite soft, measuring 5 on Moh's Scale. It's commonly used as an index material to evaluate hardness levels in various materials. We make it simple to buy gemstone beads from across the globe, ranging from the US, Brazil, Canada to Sri Lanka. Our selection of apatite beads and beading supplies is affordable and always up-to-date with our Online Gemstone Beads store.
Adaptable
Apatite beads offer an impressive range of colors, with blue, green, yellow, brown and clear being the most popular. This makes them perfect for a variety of jewelry-making projects as they can suit all your design needs. The combination of blue green gives off a cool, icy vibe and goes well with clear & white beads as well as silver metal beads & findings. This material is very easy to work with and can be manipulated into different forms like hearts, teardrops, rectangles & rondelles.
Natural Minerals
Apatite is a mineral mainly used in the production of phosphorus. Rocks containing it are crushed and processed to create phosphate, which is an essential component in agricultural fertilizers. Additionally, the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors also rely on this mineral for their operations.
Teeth and Bones
It was discovered in the 1960s that areas with high fluoride content in their water supply had lower rates of cavities. This is because teeth and bones naturally contain a form of apatite called hydroxyl apatite. TFluoride helps protect teeth against acids and cavities by replacing hydroxyl ions in the enamel with fluorapatite. This makes the enamel more durable and less prone to damage from acids.
Moon Rocks
It's mind-boggling to think that even the rocks on the moon contain apatite! In fact, samples brought back to Earth by astronauts in the 1960s and 70s have been tested and they do indeed contain this mineral. Furthermore, it was discovered that the mineral composition of rocks had enough water to submerge the moon's surface with up to 3 feet.
Rare Minerals
Apatite deposits rich in rare earth elements have been found in recent times, providing a valuable source of minerals commonly used to manufacture electronic components. One of the major benefits of apatite ore is that it is usually free from radioactivity, making it a viable option for rare earth mineral deposits, unlike many other minerals.
Quality Assurance
We ensure you only get the highest quality gemstone beads at a competitive price due to our bulk buying and quality control methods. No matter what, we will always offer the greatest possible selections of gems for your needs.
