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Apatite (rough and cut set)
- Cerro de Mercado Mine, Victoria de Durango, Cerro de los Remedios, Mun. de Durango, Durango, Mexico
- Gems; Thumbnail, 1.6 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm (specimen), 4.42 carats; 11.04 mm x 6.63 mm (stone)
- Start Time: 02/11/2016 7:15:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/18/2016 7:15:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Apatite is known from many localities around the world in fine quality crystals and gems, but those from Cerro de Mercado are among the best examples of yellow Apatite in the world. The gem in this set is truly beautiful as it has such a great color for the size, but the cutting is also fantastic. It has a "Custom Brilliant Rectangle" cut and looks great in any lighting. The matching crystal is a classic example of Durango Apatite featuring a good sharp, lustrous, gemmy, rich yellow color hexagonal prism off matrix. You don't see many of these on the market anymore, and they are certainly worthwhile for anybody who appreciates Apatite in any form.