FA-APAT024BG-199-025

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-APAT024BG-199-025

IDENTIFICATION : Natural bluish green Apatite - 1.08 ct - oval - unheated

Species : Natural Phosphate mineral
Variety : Apatite

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : oval, Mixed Cut
Measurements : 6.7 x 5.8 x 4.0 mm
Carat Weight : 1.08 Carat
Color : clear bluish green
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
Specific gravity : 3.10-3.35

COMMENTS :

No indications of heating, no indications of any other treatment

small chipped

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This unheated, natural apatite features a unique bluish green color and has minor chipping on the underside, resulting in clarity levels similar to I3. With a good cut grade, fair symmetry, and good polish, this stone exhibits a good vitreous luster.