Scapolite

Specimen ID: VT9-1EM

Mineral(s)
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
89mm x 23mm x 23mm
weight: 76g
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Fluorescent gem scapolite crystal from Karur, India. From left to right, this photo montage shows the specimen under visible light, short wave UV (254 nm), mid wave UV (302 nm), and long wave UV (365 nm).
Chris Clemens - 2nd December 2022

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Pale yellow, elongate, gem scapolite crystal with significant striations running parallel to the c-axis. From Karur India, the crystal measures 98 mm in length. As shown in the other photographs, this specimen shows a multi-colored, multi-wavelength fluorescent response under UV.
Chris Clemens - 2nd December 2022

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Scapolite crystal from Karur, India, showing bright, luscious orange-red fluorescence under short wave UV (254 nm).
Chris Clemens - 2nd December 2022

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Scapolite crystal from Karur, India, showing vivid pink-magenta fluorescence under mid wave UV (302 nm).
Chris Clemens - 2nd December 2022

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Under long wave UV (365 nm), the scapolite crystal shows subdued magenta-colored fluorescence.
Chris Clemens - 2nd December 2022

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Large, pale yellow, elongate, gem scapolite crystal with significant striations running parallel to the c-axis. From Karur India, the crystal measures 98 mm in length. As shown in the other photographs, this specimen shows a multi-colored, multi-wavelength fluorescent response under UV. Hand provided for scale.
Chris Clemens - 2nd December 2022

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Chris Clemens - 10th January 2023
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