Scapolite

Item Description

In the gem world, most people refer to thse stones as Scapolite, but it's important to note that Scapolite is actually not a species. The name is often assigned to gems as it is more recognizable to most collectors than the actual species of Meionite and Marialite. When it comes to gemstones Scapolite is much less common in purple, as most gems are either yellow or colorless. Purple Scapolites are often much smaller, but they are one of the few purple gems out there beyond more commonly known Kunzite (which is rarely a true purple) and Amethyst. The gem has slight inclusions with a "Round Brilliant" cut. An attractive little stone from a discovery in the early 2000s in Afghanistan.