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Scapolite viewBack to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends December 1st

Tanzania
  • Starting Time:11/25/2011 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:12/1/2011 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:0.64 ct
  • Size Description:6.35 mm

Description:Scapolite is not a species, but is often assigned to gems as it is more recognizable to most collectors. The actual species are Meionite and Marialite. Nonetheless, Scapolite is much less common in purple stones, as most gems are either yellow or colorless. Purple Scapolites are often much smaller than their yellow or colorless counterparts, and they are one of the few purple gems out there beyond more commonly known Kunzite (which is rarely purple) and Amethyst. This stone is from a Tanzania and is one of the few purple stones from this country that we've had to offer. The gem is very slightly included with a "Round" cut.