Due to its insufficient hardness the stone is rarely used in jewelry production. However collectors do appreciate intensely colored blue and violet stones. Apatites are very heat sensitive. |
The figures are based on Gemval's aggregated valuation statistics for the retail market. Irrelevant, controversial or repeat data are excluded from our analysis wherever possible. The figures are updated monthly.
Occurrence is represented in % for different weight categories.
Occurrence is represented in % for different value intervals.
Occurrence is represented in % for different clarity grades.
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