1.38CT VS STUNNING COLLECTOR GEM yO SWUV+ MEDIUM PEACHY PINK BRAZILIAN APATITE

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We specialize in collector & high end colored gems not commonly found in retail stores. We strive to provide the best possible customer service and value. We stand behind our products and have the expertise of a GIA Graduate Gemologist to serve you.
Donald Hofler GIA GG, AJP
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Pieces: 1
Shape: Pear Facet
(With small 10x visible natural/nick on gridle wing thus a lowered price for this color stone)
Type: Apatite
Color: Medium Peachy Pink
[This is an extremely rare color of Apatite not even listed in the GIA gem identification manual and likely the lower saturated material from the Brazilian deposit that produced a very limited amount of Red Apatite in such demand now]
[LWUV light causes an unusual Chalky Pinkish yellow and SWLV a yellow Orange florescence]
Weight: 1.39 CT
Clarity: VS1-2 (Type II)
(
PLEASE; If unsure of what clarity means see chart below for a more detailed explanation also remember colored gems are graded with the naked eye and not a loupe
)
Size:  10.2 x 6.2 x 3.7 mm
Luster: Vitreous
Origin: Brazil, South America
Treatment: None
Hardness: 5.0 on MOHS
VVS 1 & 2
Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.
VS 1
Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.
VS 2
Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.
SI 1
Good Quality. These gems have inclusions, which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.
SI 2
Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.
Included
Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.
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