Dragonfly Choker with Apatite Gemstones

Dragonfly Choker with Apatite Gemstones is handcrafted from pure raw copper made in the USA.  The 99.9% pure copper Dragonfly choker includes an 8x6mm teardrop Apatite Gemstone and a 3mm AA Grade Apatite Gemstone.  The Copper Dragonfly chokers chain features six 6mm faceted A Grade Apatite Gemstones.

Entire piece including the chain has been patinaed & polished to accentuate the detail, then coated to prevent tarnish.

Pure Copper Dragonfly Choker with Apatite Gemstones includes USPS priority mail shipping & a gift box.

Copper Dragonfly: Approximately 2-1/2″ long by 2-5/8″ at the widest part.

Handcrafted 99.9% pure raw copper chain including span of Dragonfly measures approximate 15.25″ with the ability to size down to 14.75″

Chain size can be altered if requested at time of ordering.

 

Dragonfly Choker with Apatite Gemstones

Below is information about the gemstone on the Dragonfly Choker with Apatite Gemstones.

About Apatite gemstone

Apatite gemstone was given its name by German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner which is derived from the Greek word apate, meaning to deceive since Apatite was often mistaken for gemstones such as Beryl, Olivine and Peridot.

Apatite is generally known for its Green-blue color but also comes in colors from pink, yellow, violet, blue and even colorless. The deeper the color the higher the cost.

Apatite has been found all over the world including Madagascar, Russian, Colombia, Durango, Mexico; Bancroft, Ontario; Germany, Austria, Brazil, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Nauru, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.  Moon rocks brought back to earth by Apollo astronauts were found to contain traces of apatite.

Apatite Gemstone Mineral Information:

Chemical Composition: Ca5(PO4)3(OH,F,Cl)
Color Green-blue, pink, yellow, violet
Refractive Index 1.63- 1.64
Hardness 5 (Mohs)

About Black Agate

Black Agate is found all over the world with the biggest mines in Brazil, Mexico, United States, Uruguay, and Madagascar. Black agate is a form of chalcedony which is a form of Quartz crystal.

Black Agate Mineral Information:

Chemical Composition SiO2
Color Black
Hardness 7 to 7-1/2 (Mohs)
Transparency: Opaque

Care of apatite and Agate Gemstone

Clean your Apatite and Agate Gemstones and copper using use mild soap and room temperature tap water with a soft cloth. Never use a steamer, hot water or ultrasonic cleaners with jewelry containing the Apatite gemstone.  Store in a soft case away from hard objects to avoid being scratched.

Apatite is fragile and very sensitive to chemicals, abrasives, heat, acids, and ammonia.

Metaphysical Properties associated with Apatite Gemstones

*All metaphysical or healing properties listed below are collected from various sources. The validity of the information is not guaranteed nor expresses the artist's views. This compiled information is offered as a service for those interested in potential metaphysical properties and not meant to treat medical conditions.

Confidence
Creativity
Meditation
Insightfulness
Clearing

Intellect
Focus
Clarity
Acceptance
Communication
Peace

Unconditional Love
Concentration
Element: Air
Number: 9
Zodiac: Gemini

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Additional information

age_group

adult

color

Blue, Copper, Green

gender

Unisex

size

15

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