0.94 ct Round Cabochon Shape (6 x 6 mm) Brazilian Paraiba Blue Apatite Loose Gemstone
Mined From Earth! Transparent Quality Paraiba Blue Color Stone 100% Natural Genuine Mined from Earth Gemstone!!!
Gem Type
Apatite
Color
Paraiba Blue
Shape
Round Cabochon
Size (LxWxD)
5.99 x 5.92 x 2.65 mm
Weight
0.94 ct
Grade
AAA
Hardness
5.0
Luster
Good
Clarity
Transparent
Treatment
Un-Heated
Origin
Brazil
RefractiveIndex
1.63-1.64
Specific Gravity
3.2
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Flawless Internally Flawless
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Opaque
Apatite Found in - Sri Lanka, Brazil, Norway, Mexico, USA & Canada. History - Apatite colors include transparent to opaque in yellow, blue, violet, green, and colorless. It is found in many types of rock, but gem-quality Apatite is usually associated with pegmatites. Some stones are fibrous and can be cut as a cabochon for a cats eye effect. Spanish apatite is often called asparagus stone, because of it's yellowish green color. It is a phosphorus stone and is contains many different rocks. It is the natural world's chief fertilizing agent - millions of tons of apatite are used each year as an agricultural fertilizer. Phosphorus in the diet helps bones and teeth. It often occurs in elongated crystals, resembling tourmaline, or in crystals like beryl or olivine. This is how apatite got it's name, from the Greek word apate, meaning deceit. Metaphysical - Apatite is said to help with bones and teeth and is useful for fractures and joint pain. It is also thought to encourage productive meditation and stimulate memories of past lives.
