Lotus Flower with Apatite & Quartz Gemstones

Lotus Flower with Apatite & Quartz Gemstones Below is information about the gemstone on the Lotus Flower with Apatite & Quartz Gemstones. Lotus Flower with Apatite & Quartz Gemstones is handcrafted from pure raw copper made in the USA.  The 99.9% pure copper lotus flower necklace includes a faceted natural Apatite and 2 faceted natural quartz Gemstones.   Pendant patinaed & polished to accentuate the detail, then coated to prevent tarnish. Lotus Flower with Apatite & Quartz Gemstones includes USPS priority mail shipping & a gift box. Lotus Flower Pendant: Approximately 1-3/4" long by 1-1/4" at the widest part. Brown Vegan Leather cord measures approximate 19" with the ability to size down to 17.5" About Apatite gemstone Apatite gemstone was given its name by German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner which is derived from the Greek word apate, meaning to deceive since Apatite was often mistaken for gemstones such as Beryl, Olivine and Peridot. Apatite is generally known for its Green-blue color but also comes in colors from pink, yellow, violet, blue and even colorless. The deeper the color the higher the cost. Apatite has been found all over the world including Madagascar, Russian, Colombia, Durango, Mexico; Bancroft, Ontario; Germany, Austria, Brazil, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Nauru, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.  Moon rocks brought back to earth by Apollo astronauts were found to contain traces of apatite. Apatite Gemstone Mineral Information: Chemical Composition: Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl) Color Green-blue, pink, yellow, violet Refractive Index 1.63- 1.64 Hardness 5 (Mohs) About Quartz Quartz  was believed to have had magical powers in the earliest recorded times. Many believed it was eternal ice sent by the heavenly goods. Quartz has been used for spheres to predict the future, as rain ritual crystals and as talismans by the ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptians. The Ancient Japanase thought quartz came from the breath of a white dragon, which represented perfection. Many thought quartz was fossilized ice until the late 1500's. Quartz can be icy clear or have inclusions, veils, bubbles and various colors. It is also known as rock crystal, crystal quartz, universal crystal or clear quartz. Mohs 7 Macrocrystalline quartz Chemical Composition SiO2 Care of apatite & Quartz Gemstones Clean your gemstones and copper using use mild soap and room temperature tap water with a soft cloth. Never use a steamer, hot water or ultrasonic cleaners with jewelry containing the Apatite gemstone.  Store in a soft case away from hard objects to avoid being scratched. Apatite is fragile and very sensitive to chemicals, abrasives, heat, acids, and ammonia. Metaphysical Properties associated with Apatite Gemstones *All metaphysical or healing properties listed below are collected from various sources. The validity of the information is not guaranteed nor expresses the artist's views. This compiled information is offered as a service for those interested in potential metaphysical properties and not meant to treat medical conditions. Confidence Creativity Meditation Insightfulness Clearing Intellect Focus Clarity Acceptance Communication Peace Unconditional Love Concentration Element: Air Number: 9 Zodiac: Gemini Metaphysical Properties associated with Quartz Gemstones *All metaphysical or healing properties listed below are collected from various sources. The validity of the information is not guaranteed nor expresses the artist's views. This compiled information is offered as a service for those interested in potential metaphysical properties and not meant to treat medical conditions. Concentration Creativity Clearing Protection Harmony Consciousness Focus Energy Healing Mediation Positivity Intuition Strength Grounding Sun Water Fire Earth Air Crown Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Follow me on Instagram