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Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Pamir Mountains, Badakshan, Afghanistan

 
Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Pamir Mountains, Badakshan, Afghanistan

Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Pamir Mountains, Badakshan, Afghanistan

Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Pamir Mountains, Badakshan, Afghanistan

Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Pamir Mountains, Badakshan, Afghanistan

Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite) from Pamir Mountains, Badakshan, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 78931
Mineral:Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite)
Locality:Pamir Mountains, Badakshan, Afghanistan
Description:Gem-grade transparent purple scapolite crystal with striated prism faces and four-sided shallow pyramidal termination. These specimens are commonly labeled simply as scapolite, and are either marialite (Na-rich) or meionite (Ca-rich). Weight: 0.75 grams (3.76 carats)
Overall Size:10x8x7 mm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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