FA-APAT024GB-001-046

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-APAT024GB-001-046

IDENTIFICATION : Natural greenish blue Apatite - 1.14 ct - oval - unheated

Species : Natural Phosphate mineral
Variety : Apatite

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : oval, Mixed Cut
Measurements : 6.5 x 5.2 x 4.4 mm
Carat Weight : 1.14 Carat
Color : very clear greenish blue
Clarity : comparable to I2
Transparency : transparent

Birefringence : 0.001-0.013
Crystallography : Hexagonal
Dispersion : 0.013
Luster : Vitreous
Hardness : 5
Refractive index : 1.598-1.667
Specific gravity : 3.10-3.35

COMMENTS :

indications of heating, no indications of any other treatment
small chip on down side

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This Natural blue Apatite gemstone is unheated, and weighs 1.14 ct. It features an oval shape and a vibrant color . Cut grade is fair to good, darker inclusion on the border, symmetry is fair to good, polish is good, luster is very good