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Scapolite

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A deeply purple scapolite among the most intense colors seen form this region (most are a pale lavender hue), that is a cluster of 2 crystals, complete all around. It is very lustrous and bright, glassy on the surfaces, more so than it appears here.

Product details

SpeciesScapolite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 2.3 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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tetragonal crystals in a broad color range (purple, yellow, pink, gray); notable for color varieties, UV fluorescence, and Grenville localities.
Scapolite
Regional guide
Scapolite from Badakhshan, Afghanistan
from Badakhshan, Afghanistan: lilac to violet prismatic crystals from Kokcha Valley–Sar-e-Sang, notable for fluorescence and tenebrescence, highly pr…