Carats | 8.10 |
Size | 12.19 x 10.48 mm |
Color | Medium Green |
Clarity | VVSI |
Shape | Octagon |
Treatment | None |
Origin | Sri Lanka |
Location | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Price | $ 690.00 |
100% Natural - Not treated in any way.
Rare Collectors Gem
Will make a Gorgeous Ring or Pendent accented with Diamonds.
Gem with High Lustre and Good Clarity.
Large Sizes are Extremely Rare!
A Gem of Lasting Beauty.
Refractive Index: 1.63-1.64
Hardness: 5
Chemical Comp: Phosphate group
Density: 3.17-3.23
Crystal Group: Hexagonal
Apatite comes in attractive colors - blue, violet, purple, yellow-green and, blue-green. Although a soft material, it is widely used in jewellery due to its bright and attractive colors. Apatite is also very heat sensitive.