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Scapolite
- Pamir, Afghanistan
- Gems, 1.23 ct, 8.54 mm x 6.08 mm
- Start Time: 03/11/2021 9:00:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/18/2021 6:15:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $20
Item Description
Scapolite is not a species, but the terms is often assigned to gems as it is more recognizable to most collectors. The actual species are Meionite and Marialite. Nonetheless, Scapolite is much less common in purple stones, as most gems are either yellow or colorless. Purple Scapolites are often much smaller than their yellow or colorless counterparts, and they are one of the few purple gems out there beyond more commonly known Kunzite (which is rarely purple) and Amethyst. This stone is from a recent find in Afghanistan, and is one of the larger, cleaner stones from this discovery that I’ve seen. The gem is very slightly included with an "oval brilliant" cut and a gentle pinkish-lavender color.
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Bidding History
Bid Amount | Bid Time |
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$20 | 03/18/2021 6:55:05 am (CDT) |
$15 | 03/17/2021 12:44:47 pm (CDT) |
$10 | 03/17/2021 6:11:17 am (CDT) |