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Apatite
ROUGH APATITE
Apatite, a stone seldom found in jewelry stores and virtually unknown to the general public, is beloved by collectors for its many different colors and forms. Only with the recent availability of the neon blue-green variety from Madagascar, has its jewelry use increased. The color of the best specimens of this type rivals the famed Paraiba tourmalines, but apatite is not quite as hard. At 5 on the Mohs scale, apatite must be cut, set, and worn gently. Earrings, pendants, pins, and tie tacks are quite safe, but ring use should be limited to occasional wear pieces with protective settings. Care for this stone is similar to that given opals, it is heat and shock sensitive, so steamers and ultrasonics must be avoided.
PICTURE IS ENLARGED
Gem type:APATITE
SHAPE | OVAL FACET | TREATMENT | UNHEATED |
WEIGHT | 1.16tcw | ORIGIN | MADAGASCAR |
DIMENSIONS | 5x3mm | CLARITY | VS/SI |
COLOUR | TOP BLUE | HARDNESS | 5 |
LUSTRE | ADAMANTINE | QUANTITY | 5 |