FA-APAT024BL-199-027

Natural Gems Belgium Colored Stone Certification FA-APAT024BL-199-027

IDENTIFICATION : Natural blue Apatite - 2.88 ct - oval - unheated

Species : Natural Phosphate mineral
Variety : Apatite

DESCRIPTION

Shape & Cutting Style : oval, Mixed Cut
Measurements : 9.5 x 7.0 x 5.5 mm
Carat Weight : 2.88 Carat
Color : Blue
Clarity : comparable to I2 
Transparency : transparent

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

COMMENTS :

No indications of heating, no indications of any other treatment

unequal surface poor polish

Personal Note From Natural Gems Belgium:

This 2.88 ct oval-cut blue apatite gemstone is unheated, untreated. It exhibits natural beauty and has a good cut grade, fair to good symmetry, poor polish, and fair luster.