Natural Yellow Apatite 21.00ct Cushion Cut
€77.00 EUR
- Stone type
- Natural Apatite
- Weight
- 7.22ct
- Size
- 12.7x10.7mm
- Color
- Canary yellow
- Cut
- Oval faceted
- Clarity
- SI
- Treatment
- Untreated
- Origin
- Africa
- Hardness
- 5
Natural Yellow Apatite 7.22ct 12.7x10.7mm Oval
€23.00 EURSKU: ot1576
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This oval-cut apatite shows attractive color zoning, with a deeper golden yellow gathering toward the center of the stone and softening to a brighter, lighter yellow near the edges. A network of natural feathery inclusions and fine fracture lines runs through the body, giving the stone plenty of internal character and catching the light in unexpected ways as it's turned in hand. Rather than reading as flawless, this piece has the organic, textured look of gem apatite as it's actually found in nature, translucent with a warm, sunny glow throughout.
This apatite comes from Africa, a region known for producing yellow apatite across a wide range of clarity and saturation. It is untreated, so the color and every inclusion are exactly as nature made them. With its 12.7x10.7mm oval footprint, it suits a pendant or a wire-wrapped setting well, and its visible natural inclusions make it an interesting study piece for anyone curious about how apatite actually forms.
Natural yellow apatite, 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.
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- 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: 12.7 × 10.7 mm
Shown next to a €1 coin (23.25 mm) in the exact ratio, so you can picture the real size.
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