Apatite

Introduction

While it sounds like its hungry, it's actually trying to fool you! The name Apatite comes from the Greek word "Apatao", meaning "To Deceive", as Apatite has often been confused with more valuable gems such as Paraiba Tourmaline, Peridot (Olivine) and Beryl.
Ironically, the phosphates in bones and teeth of all vertebrate animals are members of the Apatite group, so the hunger connection is quite appropriate after all!
Did you know that Apatite was once used as a source of phosphate for fertilizer? Today, mainly phosphorites are used. Legends