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Rare Colorless Scapolite Afghanistan

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Rare Colorless Scapolite Afghanistan

Mineral:	Scapolite (Marialite - Meionite Series)
Chemical Formula:	3NaAlSi₃O₈·NaCl - 3CaAl₂Si₂O₈·CaCO₃
Size:	26,4 x 18,6 x 14,4 crystal: 10,8 mm
Weight:	37,6 ct or 7,52 g
Transparence:	translucent
Quantity:	1
Origin:	Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan

This is a rare example of colorless or white scapolite from Afghanistan. The specimens are grown on feldspar matrix and none of the crystals is damaged. A fine unusual scapolite specimen.

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