Large Gem Scapolite Crystal

Item Description

Striking and impressive large gem-quality scapolite from Tanzania. This golden crystal is absolutely water-clear and the luster is intense. The striking striated faces and fantastic complex pyramidal termination add real pizzazz. Parts of two sides at the termination (one much less than the other) are contacted and partially bruised. Contacting on one side at the base has no damage, per se. The gem crystal still displays impressively from all sides and has impactful aesthetics. The value is diminished by the damage from what it could otherwise command ($5000-plus if perfect), to about $1000 in our opinion at the low end as it still presents beautifully and glows on a shelf. This remains a very fine small cabinet scapolite crystal with INTENSE saturated yellow color! 67 grams mass. This is a LARGE crystal for the locale. Purple LW UV and red SW UV fluorescence!