1 Carat Apatite Pear (8×5mm, Green)
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Ring width:
3.0 mm
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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 |
30 % |
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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
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Name:
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Apatite |
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Shape:
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Pear |
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Chemical Formula:
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Ca5(PO4)3(F,OH,Cl) |
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Crystal Structure:
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Hexagonal |
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Hardness:
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5 |
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Specific Gravity
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3.2 |
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Carat weight:
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1 ct |
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Gram weight:
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0.2 g (0.0071 ounces) |
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Points:
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100 pts |
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Length:
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8 mm |
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Width:
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5 mm |
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Est. face-up size:
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29.2 mm² |
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Volume:
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62.5 mm³ |
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Length-to-width ratio:
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1.6 |
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Refractive Index:
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1.628 - 1.651 |
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Luster:
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Vitreous |
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Wearability:
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Good |
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Care Instructions:
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It's quite soft so care should be taken when storing it with jewelry that could scratch its surface |
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Color:
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Apatite can be found in the following colors:
                              
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Birthstone:
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Apatite is not an official birthstone of any month |
Popular comparisons:
- 1ct Apatite (Pear, Green, 8 x 5) vs. 1ct Diaspore (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Apatite (Pear, Green, 8 x 5) vs. 1ct Diaspore (Pear, Light Yellowish Green, 9 x 6)
- 3.8ct Apatite (Pear, Green, 13.96 x 8.41) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.6ct Apatite (Pear, Bluish Green, 7.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)
- 0.6ct Apatite (Pear, Light Bluish Green, 7.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Dark Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)
- 1ct Apatite (Pear, Blue, 7.75 x 5.38) vs. 1ct Emerald (Emerald, Green, 7.28 x 5.39)
- 0.6ct Apatite (Pear, Bluish Green, 7.55 x 4.55) vs. 0.6ct Sapphire (Pear, Blue, 7.01 x 4.22)
- 2ct Apatite (Pear, Light Blue, 11.27 x 6.79) vs. 1ct Apatite (Pear, Light Blue, 8.95 x 5.39)