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Scapolite

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A very rare and unusual purple scapolite, quite uncommon from Burma! This came out about 4 years ago, and this particular specimen was one of the best of the find that I am aware of (or was, at the time - I have seen no more since).

Product details

SpeciesScapolite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.1 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMyanmar, Mandalay Region, Mogok Valley

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Scapolite
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 Mogok Valley, Myanmar
from Mogok Valley, Myanmar, glassy colorless to pale yellow crystals with lavender and pink hues; valued as gem material and locality specimens.