Apatite
vivid blue-green deceptive gem
GenderUnisexOriginGreek ('apate,' deceit, for being mistaken for other gems')Say itAP-uh-titePopularityextremely rare
Pronounced AP-uh-tite
About the name Apatite
Apatite dazzles in vivid blue-green and was named for fooling mineralogists who mistook it for other gems. It's a playful, striking name with hidden depth.
playful, striking, and quietly deceptive in charm
Fun fact
Apatite gets its name from the Greek word for deceit, since it was often mistaken for other gemstones.
Nicknames for Apatite
AppiTite
Variations
AppieTita