Ravenstein Gem Co., LLC
TOP QUALITY EUROPEAN HAND FACETED GEMS AND FACET ROUGH MINING & SALES
APATITE
Anhydrous Phosphates, etc. Containing Hydroxyl or Halogen
Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl)
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MATERIAL: Natural untreated APATITE. In a textbook perfect color and highest gem quality to create most impressive piece of jewelry or as an investment / collection addition. Named in 1788 from the Greek APATAO meaning "I AM MISLEADING"
ORIGIN: Durango Mountains, MEXICO. The only source worldwide of this extremely rare and highly valued variety of Apatite. The mines are no longer producing any appreciable amount of gem grade rough and prices are increasing fast on the international market.
WEIGHT: 7.14 Ct
CUT: Custom Designed MARQUISE. Faceted by Ravenstein Gem Co.
SIZE: 13.6 x 10.3 x 8.6 mm Calibrated size: NO (The word “Calibrated” means that size of this gem was optimized to fit most inexpensive mass produced jewelry settings. All non-calibrated gems can also be set into jewelry. Ask your local jeweler for details). For customers who are not familiar with the metric system: 1 inch is 25.4 millimeters.
COLOR: Lively Yellow-Green.
CLARITY: * Flawless * All colored stones are graded with trained unaided eyes. Diamonds are graded under 10x magnification (GIA / International).
CLARITY GRADING CHART: FLAWLESS - VVS1 – VVS2 – VS1 – VS2 – SI1 – SI2 – P1 – P2 – P3
HARDNESS: 5.0 Moh’s Scale (Apatite is a little softer than Amethyst or Sunstone. Suitable for an occasional jewelry wear).
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TREATMENT: NONE Natural color. We don’t apply radiation, oiling, diffusion and/or heat treatment in order to make low grade material look more expensive! We offer 100% natural gems only, no exceptions.
GUARANTEE: We are committed to your 100% satisfaction. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your gemstone purchase, you are entitled to a full credit or refund within 14 days of receipt. NO REFUNDS or returns after the initial 14 day trial period.
ABOUT US: At RAVENSTEIN we precisely hand cut all gems in our European Union cutting facilities from mine-direct sources of top quality, hand-selected rough. Our prices are strictly factory-direct. Our highly skilled master cutters facet all gems under strict German school “Idar Oberstein” and Bohemian school “Turnov” quality standards. We do our best to make each gemstone an original of the very highest market value.
MARKET VALUE OF NATURAL UNTREATED GEMS CAN ONLY INCREASE OVER TIME!
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*** Nature’s Beauty Crafted To Perfection *** ™
Cut Grade | Excellent |
Gemstone Treatment | None |
Gemstone Form | Cut |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
Gemstone Shape | Marquise |
Gemstone Color | Yellow Green |
Gemstone Type | Apatite |
Brand | Ravenstein Gem Co., LLC |
Gemstone Creation | Natural |