FA-APAT024BL-199-026
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Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-APAT024BL-199-026
IDENTIFICATION : Natural blue Apatite - 1.99 ct - oval - unheated
Species : Natural Phosphate mineral
Variety : Apatite
DESCRIPTION
Shape & Cutting Style : oval, Mixed Cut
Measurements : 8.3 x 6.5 x 4.8 mm
Carat Weight : 1.99 Carat
Color : Blue
Clarity : comparable to I3 (small chipped)
Transparency : transparent
Birefringence : 0.001-0.013
Crystallography : Hexagonal
Dispersion : 0.013
Luster : Vitreous
Inclusions : not visible without magnification
Hardness : 5
Refractive index : 1.598-1.667 checked
Specific gravity : 3.10-3.35 checked = in margin
COMMENTS :
No indications of heating, no indications of any other treatment
small chipped
Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:
This oval-shaped blue apatite, weighing 1.99 ct, is unheated and features minor chipping on the underside. As a result, its clarity levels are comparable to that of an I3 grade. The stone has a fair to good cut, fair symmetry, and poor to fair polish, with a vitreous luster.