20.80 CT. GORGEOUS GREEN BLUE EMERALD PARAIBA APATITE

A must have for the collector or to be made into a stunning piece of jewelry.

GEM - Apatite

CLARITY - VVS

COLOUR -  Green Blue

WEIGHT - 20.80 Carats

CUT - Emerald

DIMENSIONS - 18.34 x 15.59 x 10.57mm

ORIGIN -  Kenya
TREATMENTS - Slightly Heated

Quality apatite is extremely rare. Despite apatite being the defining mineral for 5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, it remains virtually unknown to most consumers and is seldom found in jewelry stores. However, because apatite occurs in such a wide variety of attractive colors and forms, it is a favorite among gemstone collectors. Connoisseurs often seek out rare colors such as Paraiba-like blue-green apatite or leek-green apatite, which is known as 'asparagus stone'. Deep purple, violet and reddish specimens are also sought after.