Apatite: water, sunlight and care
Our sources do not confirm that Apatite is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested. Sunlight is not suggested for any stone in Heptyx.
Apatite at a glance
| What it is | Calcium phosphate |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5 of 10 |
| Water | Not confirmed by our sources |
| Sunlight | No fading record in the sources. |
| Good to know | Do not swallow. |
How to care for Apatite
- Moonlight: In tradition, stones are left in moonlight overnight, especially around the full moon.
- Sound: In tradition, a bell or a singing bowl is rung near the stone.
- Our sources do not confirm that Apatite is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
- Sunlight cleansing is not suggested for any stone: many fade, and a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
- Salt is not suggested: it can harm porous and soft stones.
Questions
Is Apatite safe in water?
Our sources do not confirm that Apatite is safe in water, so running-water cleansing is not suggested.
Can Apatite go in the sun?
Our sources have no fading record for Apatite, but Heptyx does not suggest sunlight for any stone: a missing record does not mean a stone is sun-safe.
How hard is Apatite?
Apatite is 5 on the Mohs scale of 10.
Sources
- en.wikipedia.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- gemsociety.orgAccessed 14 October 2026
- geology.comAccessed 14 October 2026