Apatite Gem
lots of gem questions! please help 
I love gems and recently started collecting them. But now I have a lot of questions…
1. what is a 1ct ruby worth?
2. what is 1ct spinel worth?
3. what is a 1ct sapphire worth? (how about a 35ct sapphire? it’s solid blue…)
4. what is the difference between Zircon and Cubic zirconium (or whatever that’s called)
5. what is ROUGH sapphires, rubies, spinel, zircon, tourmaline, amethyst, apatite and peridot worth?
6. how much does it cost to get a rough gem cut?
7. how could I polish these rough gems?
Any answers, help or advice is greatly appreciated!
It depends on the quality and the nature of the ruby.
You can get a 1 carat lab created ruby (it is a real ruby, just man made) that looks really nice for under $50.
For natural rubies, it depends on how pretty and saturated and bright the red color is, how clear it is and how well cut (in that order)
For the highest quality “investment grade” ruby, you would spend several thousands of dollars -depending on the source where you bought it- even $10,000.
You can get a lower end natural (heat treated of course -most all rubies are) one for under $200 probably. Ebay has some good deals.
And of course, a 1/2 carat ruby of the same quality will be less expensive. It will be less than half the price, because not only is the material less, but 1/2 carat rubies are also less rare.
If you’re thinking of buying a ruby, a strongly recommend perusing this website first:
Source(s):
http://www.shopgemstones.com/ruby.html
Apatite – 27.75 cts.
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BEAUTY! 10.40Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $0.99 |
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BEAUTY! 7.95Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $2.05 |
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BEAUTY!10.30Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $0.99 |
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118.25ct.ROUGH BLUE APATITE AFRICA UNHEATED NATURAL GEM $1.99 |
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Silver Apatite Gem Bead Fits European Charm Bracelets $4.98 |
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1.10 CT. NICE PAIR NATURAL EARTH MINED GEM STONE 5mm ROUND CUT NEON BLUE APATITE $15.99 |
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TOP QUALITY 1.0 CT. NATURAL MINED GEM STONE PAIR ROUND CUT 5mm NEON BLUE APATITE $15.99 |
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2.44 Ct. 4 Pcs. Oval Natural Paraiba Color Apatite Gems $7.99 |
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9ct solid gold pendant apatite and white topaz gems tv heavy $142.25 |
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NATURAL EMREALD RICH NEON BLUE MADAGASCAR APATITE 1.5 CT.NR FREE COMBINE GEM $0.99 |
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3.10 Ct. Top Quality Gem Stone Natural Lot Briolette Drilled Neon Blue Apatite $14.99 |
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Natural 1.0Ct. Top Quality Earth Mined Gem Pair 5mm Round Cut Neon Blue Apatite $9.99 |
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Lot 3.20 Ct. Earth Mined Natural Gem Stone Briolette Drilled Neon Blue Apatite $14.99 |
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3.00 Ct. Natural Gem Setting Briolette With Top Cross Drilled Neon Blue Apatite $14.99 |
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Nice 3.00 Ct. Top Qulity Natural Gem Stone Briolette Drilled Neon Blue Apatite $15.99 |
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Natural 3.05 Ct. Gem Stone Briolette With Top Cross Drilled Neon Blue Apatite $14.99 |
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Macthing Pair 1.10 Ct. Natural Earth Mined Gem Stone Round Cut Neon Blue Apatite $13.99 |
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MACTH PAIR 1.25 CT. NATURAL EARTH MINED GEM STONE ROUND CUT NEON BLUE APATITE $14.99 |
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Nice Pair 1.00 Ct. Natural Earth Mined Gem Stone Round Cut Neon Blue Apatite $13.99 |
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Gem Stone 3.05 Ct. Natural Briolette Set Top Cross Drilled Neon Blue Apatite $17.99 |
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3.00 Ct. Natural Gem Stone Briolette Set Top Cross Drilled Neon Blue Apatite $15.99 |
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TOP QULITY 1.10 CT. NATURAL EARTH MINED GEM STONE OVAL SHAPE NEON BLUE APATITE $14.99 |
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11.41ct. 3pcs. ALLURING! TOP NEON BLUE GREEN APATITE ROUGH NATURAL GEMS UNHEATED $0.99 |
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1.63 Ct. Oval Natural Gem Paraiba Color Apatite Unheated $0.99 |
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Natural Gem 18pcs 63.33ct Blue Green Rough APATITE, in Bottle, BRAZIL $2.25 |
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1.25ct OVAL NEON BLUE GREEN PARAIBA APATITE LOOSE GEM $49.00 |
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8mm 15”Blue Apatite Round Gem Loose Beads Gemstone $1.04 |
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BEAUTY! 13.80Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $1.25 |
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BEAUTY! 4.70Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $1.79 |
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BEAUTY! 7.50Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $0.99 |
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0.90Ct.Natural Nice Oval Paraiba Blue Apatite P2166 Gem $8.00 |
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BEAUTY! 11.20Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $0.99 |
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BEAUTY! 6.35Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $0.99 |
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BEAUTY! 6.85Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $0.99 |
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16″ AAA Natural Blue Apatite Round Beads 12mm Gem $44.99 |
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FOUR 5mm x 2.5mm Marquise Shaped Apatite Gem Stone $12.99 |
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BEAUTY! 10.70Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $2.26 |
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BEAUTY! 12.15Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $0.99 |
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BEAUTY! 5.55Ct OCEAN BLUE APATITE NATURAL STONE ROUGH GEMS. RARE UNHEATED $2.26 |
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LOVELY 1.0Ct. MACTH PAIR NATURAL MINED GEM STONE ROUND CUT 5mm NEON BLUE APATITE $14.99 |
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SUBLIME AAA PARAIBA BLUE APATITE MAIN STONE 12.44CT. GEMS 925 SILVER RING SZ 7.5 $34.99 |
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GORGEOUS 1.05 Ct. PAIR NATURAL EARTH MINED GEM STONE ROUND CUT NEON BLUE APATITE $15.99 |
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148.6ct GEM BRAZIL PEACOCK APATITE BEAR CARVING $39.99 |
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FIRELY NATURAL OVAL RICH GREEN MADAGASCAR APATITE 1.83 CT.NR FREE COMBINE GEM $0.99 |
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COUTURE GEM AAA AQUA BLUE APATITE STERLING SILVER CLUSTER EARRINGS $29.95 |
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1.15 ct. NATURAL EARTH MINED GEM STONE ROUND CUT 5mm Pair NEON BLUE APATITE $9.99 |
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1.10 ct. NATURAL EARTH MINED GEM STONE OVAL CUT NEON PARAIBA BLUE APATITE $9.99 |
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Unheated Untreated Natural Earth Mined Gem Stone Oval Neon Paraiba Blue Apatite $9.99 |
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3.29 Ct. 4 Pcs. Oval Natural Paraiba Color Apatite Gems $11.74 |
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NATURAL GEMS PEACOCK BLUE APATITE SMOOTH TEARDROP 150 BEADS 14″ Z39 $9.99 |
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