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Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Ladysmith, Québec, Canada

 
Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Ladysmith, Québec, Canada

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Ladysmith, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 54933
Mineral:Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite)
Locality:Ladysmith, Québec, Canada
Description:Compact crystallized mass of gray scapolite that fluoresces bright yellow under UV illumination. Scapolite is a mineral series composed of the two mineral species Meionite and Marialite. Most likely this is meionite, but only testing can confirm.
Overall Size:4.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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