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14K Gold 18" Neon Apatite Strand Necklace - J313248
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J313248 - 14K Gold 18'' Neon Apatite Strand Necklace
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14K Gold 18" Neon Apatite Strand Necklace

A soothing color with exciting possibilities. Crafted with a polished 14K yellow gold clasp, this necklace features various faceted round cut 2.5mm apatite beads strung on a strand. Eye catching flashes of cool blue would look great with an enhancer or layered with other gemstone necklaces.

The total apatite weight is approximately 65.00ct. It measures 18"L x 1/8"W and has a fish hook clasp. Please note that the bead sizes may vary slightly, as will the approximate length of the necklace.

About Apatite
The name apatite comes from a Greek word "apatos," meaning deception, which alludes to the mineral’s similarity with other more valuable minerals. Specimens are found from transparent to opaque, apatite ranks 5 on the Mohs hardness scale. It is generally found in metamorphic, igneous and sedimentary rocks.

Apatite's properties are believed to relieve hypertension as well as suppress hunger. It is also believed to boost confidence and aid in meditation. Others wear it to enhance creativity and assist in retaining knowledge.

The relative softness of apatite prevents wide distribution in the jewelry market. Please note that care must be taken in the wearing and caring of your apatite jewelry. Avoid using ultrasonic cleaners and hitting the piece on hard surfaces, as apatite is widely known for its sensitivity to heat and vulnerability to shock.

All weights pertaining to diamond weights are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.


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Apatite:

The name apatite comes from a Greek word "apatos," meaning deception, which alludes to the mineral’s similarity with other more valuable minerals such as olivine, peridot and beryl. It can be transparent to opaque, with color that is typically green but can also be yellow, blue, reddish brown, violet and colorless. This gem exhibits an unusual "partially dissolved" look similar to the look of previously sucked-on hard candy.

Apatite is widely distributed in all rock types, but is usually just found as small grains or fragments. Large and well-formed crystals, though, can be found in certain contact metamorphic rocks; but with a hardness of 5.0 on the Mohs Scale, the softness of apatite prevents wide distribution in the jewelry market. Apatite occurs generally in rather rough prismatic crystals, the largest being 4 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.

In most limestone quarries, careful search shows the presence of small prisms of bright green apatite in the limestone. Notable occurrences include Germany, Brazil, Russia, Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Canada, East Africa, Sweden, Spain and Mexico.




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