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1 Carat Apatite Oval (8×6mm, Bluish Green)

Color:
bluish green
actual size
1ct Apatite displayed at actual size of 8×6mm, (Oval cut, Bluish Green
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Skin tone:
Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Bluish Green 1ct Apatite (oval cut) shown in real-world size of 8×6mm on a ring and finger
64 mm
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Ring
 Gold
Skin tone
 Light
Ring diameter
 16.9 mm
Ring width
 3.0 mm
Finger length
 64 mm
Finger coverage
 36 %
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Ring diameter: 16.9 mm
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Additional Info

Apatite can appear in wide variety of colors, which is why it’s often mistaken for other gems. This characteristic actually gave it the name - from the Greek word apatao, which means "to deceive".

Where to buy?
For certified gemstones, high-end gemstone jewelry, and birthstone jewelry, see Blue Nile

Gem Details

Name:
Apatite
Shape:
Oval
Chemical Formula:
Ca5(PO4)3(F,OH,Cl)
Crystal Structure:
Hexagonal
Hardness:
5
Specific Gravity
3.2
Carat weight:
1 ct
Gram weight:
0.2 g (0.0071 ounces)
Points:
100 pts
Length:
8 mm
Width:
6 mm
Est. face-up size:
39.36 mm²
Volume:
62.5 mm³
Length-to-width ratio:
1.33
Refractive Index:
1.628 - 1.651
Luster:
Vitreous
Wearability:
Good
Care Instructions:
It's quite soft so care should be taken when storing it with jewelry that could scratch its surface
Color:
Apatite can be found in the following colors:
Color WhiteColor Light RedColor RedColor Dark RedColor Orangey RedColor Light OrangeColor OrangeColor Light BrownColor BrownColor Dark BrownColor Light YellowColor YellowColor Light Yellowish GreenColor Yellowish GreenColor Dark Yellowish GreenColor Light Green Color GreenColor Dark GreenColor Light Bluish GreenColor Bluish GreenColor Dark Bluish GreenColor Light BlueColor BlueColor Dark BlueColor Light VioletColor VioletColor Dark VioletColor Light PurpleColor PurpleColor Dark PurpleColor Light GrayColor Gray
Birthstone:
Apatite is not an official birthstone of any month

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