A fabulous old-stock Apatite from Madagascar with intense neon turquoise-blue color reminiscent of Paraíba Tourmaline! At 3.76 carats, this is an exceptional example of the larger, clean material that was available years ago but is seldom seen today. The color is truly remarkable, particularly in a gemstone of this size. Apatite is considerably softer than Tourmaline, with a hardness of 5 on the Mohs scale, making it especially appealing to collectors or for jewelry worn with care. A wonderful opportunity to acquire this striking color in a natural gemstone at a much more accessible price than Paraíba Tourmaline
3.760 carat / 11.1 x 8.6 x 5.6 mm
Estimate: $325 - $350
