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Scapolite (great color) 
Back to GEMSTONE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION #207
Pamir, Afghanistan
- Starting Time:2/11/2010 07:00:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:2/18/2010 07:00:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:1.51 ct
- Size Description:9.2 mm x 5.8 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 a new find in Afghanistan and has a very strong color for the size. The gem is virtually eye clean with an "Emerald" cut.
