Lesser Know Gems..

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  1. 1for1

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    Hi, i have lots of lesser know Gems, but here are two to kick this thread off..

    20.40 CT Ametrin (Type of Quartz) Octagon Cut Natural

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    1.13 APATITE NATURAL OVAL BLUE GREEN (One of my personal Favourite Stones)

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    I like the Apatite stone very much. What is that one worth?
     
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    No Idea of Retail id say around $30 in Fiat
     
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    With the exception of large gem specimens Apatite is not really expensive stone, it is also common in yellow , and maybe some other colors. It is a beautiful stone but very soft, I would put it in the category of beautiful but no love stones such as Iolite ,Zircon, Spinnel, Kunzite(maybe),Sphene, Sunstone etc. .Generally desirability and value of stones are in Color , Clarity and treatment, and with those established Hardness is King..
    This Looks to be a very nice example of of a Blue Apatite!
     
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