Apatites, rough and cut pieces. Faceted gemstones from Maine (1.1) and Mexico (5.8). Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
Yellow Apatite Faceted
Apatites, rough and cut pieces. Faceted gemstones from Maine (1.1) and Mexico (5.8). Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
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Credit: Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA
| Gemstone | Apatite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Gem State | Rough |
| Color | Yellow, Blue |
| Transparency | Transparent |