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Scapolite (3.16 carat faceted gemstone) from Madagascar

 
Scapolite (3.16 carat faceted gemstone) from Madagascar

Scapolite (3.16 carat faceted gemstone) from Madagascar

Scapolite (3.16 carat faceted gemstone) from Madagascar

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Scapolite (3.16 carat faceted gemstone) from Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 66395
Mineral:Scapolite (3.16 carat faceted gemstone)
Locality:Madagascar
Description:Lustrous transparent pink rectangular faceted gemstone of the mineral scapolite. Scapolite is a mineral group consisting of meionite or marialite and advanced tests are required to determine which exact species. Fluoresces red under SW UV illumination.
Overall Size:10.5x7.5x6.0 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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