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Scapolite viewBack to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT & $100 RESERVE PREMIUM GEM AUCTION - Ends January 12th, 2012

Afghanistan
  • Starting Time:1/5/2012 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:1/12/2012 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:0.22 ct
  • Size Description:4.28 mm

Description:Scapolite is not a species, but the name 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, but they are one of the few purple gems out there beyond more commonly known Kunzite (which is rarely a true purple) and Amethyst. The gem is very very slightly included with a "Windmill Round" cut. A very attractive stone from a recent find in Afghanistan.