Apatite Crystal Stone Natural Rough

Weight 600cts color green from Madagascar treatment unheated

Apatite is a naturally occurring gemstone, largely unknown to the general public but prized by collectors for its many different colors and forms. The most common gem variety is a translucent to transparent semiprecious gemstone that is steadily increasing in popularity within the jewelry trade.

It is basically known for its asparagus green color but it is found in wide range of colors, from colorless to pink, yellow, blue to violet. The cost of the stone increases with the intensity of the color. The best apatite is neon greenish blue with a clean clarity. The color of the best specimens of this type rivals the famed Paraiba tourmalines, and Apatite is available at but a fraction of Paraiba's price.

Apatite gemstones are fairly soft and not as often used for rings, but are very popular as earrings and pendants because of their unusual intense colors