Natural Yellow Apatite 21.00ct Cushion Cut
€77.00 EUR
- Stone type
- Natural Apatite
- Weight
- 28.56ct
- Size
- 19.2x16.7mm
- Color
- Lemon-yellow with green undertone
- Cut
- Cushion faceted
- Clarity
- SI
- Treatment
- Untreated
- Origin
- Madagascar
- Hardness
- 5
Natural Yellow Apatite 28.56ct Cushion Cut
€102.00 EURSKU: ot1581
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This oversized cushion cut bursts with a bright, sunny yellow that deepens to a warm golden tone at the stone's center where the pavilion facets concentrate color and light. The cut is precise, with crisp facet junctions delivering strong brilliance across the broad table, and only a few small, natural pinpoint inclusions show up on close inspection, doing little to interrupt the overall clarity. At close to 29 carats, this is a substantial, eye-filling gemstone with a lively, glowing yellow that holds attention from across a room.
Madagascar is one of the more important sources for gem-quality yellow apatite, regularly producing larger, well-formed crystals like this one. The stone is entirely untreated, meaning its vivid color is completely natural. A gemstone of this scale suits a pendant, a large statement ring in a protective setting, or simply a prized place in a mineral and gemstone collection.
Natural yellow apatite, oversized loose gemstone, sold loose.
We ship worldwide from Sofia, Bulgaria. Every order is packed in a protective box with bubble wrap. Orders within Bulgaria are dispatched within 1-2 business days and international orders within 2-3 business days. Free shipping is applied automatically at checkout, and the threshold applies to the order value after any discounts.
Delivery within Bulgaria
- Delivered by Speedy, Econt or Box Now, to a courier office, a locker or your address.
- Fixed prices: Box Now locker €1.60 (free on orders from €25), Speedy office €3.20, Econt office or locker €4.00, Speedy to your address €4.50.
- Free shipping on orders over €50, with any courier and at any weight.
- Cash on delivery is available.
- Delivery normally takes 1-2 business days after dispatch.
- Hardness
- 5
- Cleavage
- Poor
- Durability
- Poor
- Soapy water
- Safe
- Ultrasonic
- Avoid
- Steam
- Avoid
About apatite
Apatite is a calcium phosphate. At 5 on the Mohs scale it is soft for a gemstone and sensitive to acids, heat and knocks, so it is best for pendants, earrings or a collection.
Cleaning
Warm water, a drop of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush are all you need. Brush behind the stone too, where dust and skin oils collect, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Skip ultrasonic and steam cleaners: vibration and sudden temperature changes can crack it. Keep it away from acids, including lemon juice and vinegar, and household cleaners.
Wear and storage
With a hardness below 7 it can be scratched even by quartz, which is found in household dust, and a knock can chip it. Wipe it gently and store it on its own in a soft pouch. It suits pendants and earrings better than an everyday ring.
For your jeweler
This apatite is untreated. Apatite should be kept away from the torch flame, acid pickle and the ultrasonic bath. A bezel or another protective setting suits it best.
Scale
True to scale: 19.2 × 16.7 mm
Shown next to a €1 coin (23.25 mm) in the exact ratio, so you can picture the real size.
