0.64 ct Shimmering Oval Cut (7 x 5 mm) Brazil Paraiba Blue Apatite Gemstone

Description: 0.64 ct Shimmering Oval Cut (7 x 5 mm) Brazil Paraiba Blue Apatite Natural Gemstone Rare Stone! Unheated / Untreated Paraiba Blue Orgin From Brazil 100% Natural Genuine Mined from Earth Gemstone!!! Gem Type Apatite Color Paraiba Blue Shape Oval Size (LxWxD)6.88 x 4.96 x 2.89 mm Weight 0.64 ct Hardness 5.0 Luster Excellent Clarity VVS Treatment Unheated / Untreated Origin Brazil RefractiveIndex 1.63-1.64 Specific Gravity 3.2 FL IF VVS1 VVS2 VS1 VS2 SI1 SI2 L1 L2 L3 L4 Flawless Internally Flawless Very Very Slightly Imperfect Very Slightly Imperfect Slightly Imperfect Imperfect Opaque Apatite Found in - Sri Lanka, Brazil, Norway, Mexico, USA & Canada. History - Apatite colors include transparent to opaque in yellow, blue, violet, green, and colorless. It is found in many types of rock, but gem-quality Apatite is usually associated with pegmatites. Some stones are fibrous and can be cut as a cabochon for a cats eye effect. Spanish apatite is often called asparagus stone, because of it's yellowish green color. It is a phosphorus stone and is contains many different rocks. It is the natural world's chief fertilizing agent - millions of tons of apatite are used each year as an agricultural fertilizer. Phosphorus in the diet helps bones and teeth. It often occurs in elongated crystals, resembling tourmaline, or in crystals like beryl or olivine. This is how apatite got it's name, from the Greek word apate, meaning deceit. Metaphysical - Apatite is said to help with bones and teeth and is useful for fractures and joint pain. It is also thought to encourage productive meditation and stimulate memories of past lives. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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