FA-APAT024OB-199-023
Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-APAT024OB-199-023
IDENTIFICATION : Natural ocean blue Apatite - 2.20 ct - cushion - unheated - Brazil
Species : Natural Phosphate mineral
Variety : Apatite
DESCRIPTION
Shape & Cutting Style : cushion, Mixed Cut
Measurements : 9.0 x 7.3 x 3.8 mm
Carat Weight : 2.20 Carat
Color : ocean blue
Clarity : comparable to I3 (scratched)
Transparency : transparent
Birefringence : 0.001-0.013 checked 0.006
Crystallography : Hexagonal
Dispersion : 0.013
Luster : Vitreous
Inclusions : Healed fractures
Hardness : 5
Refractive index : 1.598-1.667 checked = in margin
Specific gravity : 3.10-3.35 checked = in margin
COMMENTS :
No indications of heating, no indications of any other treatment
The gemstone is scratched.
Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:
Unfortunately, this exquisite gem was slightly scratched during transportation, only visible at certain angles. However, its cut grade is good, polish is good, and luster is fair with a vitreous sheen.
