Blue Apatite Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_8-10x9-16mm and as such is a

and as such is a particularly soft stone

The fibrous asbestos inclusions in the stone give it the flash that inspired its name

creamy white to pale gray or beige

while the amount of Iron in the stone varies its shade of purple

Blue Apatite Natural 6-7mm Table Cut Cube A Grade Bead - 15-16 Inch Size_8-10x9-16mm and as such is aBlue Apatite ranges in color from light teal to blue to bright blue to dark blue to 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.