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A large, fine 36-carat GEM purple scapolite from new finds in China! The crystal is complete all around and terminated. These superb gem crystals have set a new standard for scapolite,in terms of color saturation! 2.2 x 1.2 x 0.8 cm
A fine example of the best purple gem scapolites ever found - this one weighs 5.5 carats. The crystal is gemmy from top to bottom, and nicely terminated on top. 1.2 x .8 x .6 cm (5.5 carats)
Four gem crystals of the best purple scapolites ever found, from recent mining in China. All 4 are terminated and gemmy from top to bottom! 1.1 x .4 x .3 cm, .9 x .3 x .3 cm, 1.1 x .4 x .4 cm, 1.1 x .4 x .2 cm
Two super-gemmy crystals of purple scapolite, from the recent finds in China that represent the best ever found. One is terminated, the other appears not to be. Total weight: 4 carats. 1.9 x .4 x .3 cm 1.1 x .4 x .3 cm
This gemmy crystal is doubly-terminated and has a very good straw-yellow color. This crystal is way above the norm for size and quality. 2.1 x .2 x .2 cm
These gem purple scapolites from recent finds in China are the best ever seen. This is 4 terminated crystals, with a total weight of 6 carats. 1.3 x .5 x .3 cm, 1.2 x .4 x .4 cm, .7 x .4 x .2 cm, .6 x .5 x .5 cm
A terminated scapolite crystal from Tajikistan, with lavender color. There is a good deal of gemminess in the interior. 2.3 x 1.9 x 1.0 cm
Four terminated gem crystals of purple scapolite from the recent finds that are considered among the best ever for purple scapolite. Total weight: 7.3 carats. 1.1 x 0.5 x 0.4cm, 1.0 x 0.5 x 0.5cm, 0.8 x 0.5 x 0.4cm, 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.4cm
Four gem crystals of the purple scapolites from recent finds in China considered the best ever found. The total carat weight here is 7.8 carats. Two of these crystals are terminated, two are not (but those are practically for free, and might be used as cutting rough). 1.2 x 0.5 x 0.4, 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.5, 0.7 x 0.3 x 0.3, 0.6 x 0.3 x 0.3cm
Four fine gem crystals of purple scapolite, from the recent finds in China that represent the best ever for purple scapolite. Total weight of the 4 crystals: 4 carats. Three of the four crystals are terminated! All are completely gemmy. 1.1 x 0.3 x 0.3cm, 1.0 x 0.3 x 0.3cm, 0.9 x 0.3 x 0.3cm, 0.9 x 0.3 x 0.3cm
: A relatively large crystal of the purple scapolite recently found in China that represent the best ever for purple scapolites from anywhere. This crystal is complete all around and terminated, with one cleavage contact on the back. It is gemmy throughout. The crystal weighs 6.5 carats. 1.1 x 0.7 x 0.5cm
Three transparent gem crystals of purple scapolite from the recent finds in China considered the best ever for purple scapolite. Two of the three crystals are terminated. The combined weight of the crystals is 8 carats. 1.5 x 0.5 x 0.4cm, 1.5 x 0.4 x 0.3cm, 1.2 x 0.6 x 0.2cm
A gem crystal of purple scapolite from the find last year in China considered the best ever for purple scapolites. This is an 8.5-carat crystal, gemmy from top to bottom, with a fine termination. 1.5 x 0.9 x 0.7cm
A BEAUTIFUL, gemmy and lustrous, water-clear, yellow scapolite crystal with frosted, pyramidal termination faces from Morogoro, Tanzania. This fine gem crystal is complete all-around and is pristine. 5.4 grams or 27 carats. 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm
A very rare and unusual purple scapolite, quite uncommon from Burma! This came out about 4 years ago, and this particular specimen was one of the best of the find that I am aware of (or was, at the time - I have seen no more since). 4.5 x 4.1 x 2.9 cm
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![Scapolite from Daftar (Dabdar), Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co., Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/mdpics/MD-37973a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-37973a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Daftar (Dabdar), Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co., Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/mdpics/MD-38156a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-38156a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Daftar (Dabdar), Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co., Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/mdpics/MD-38493a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-38493a.jpg)
![Scapolite (Var: Wernerite) from Ambindandrakemba, Tranomaro Commune, Amboasary District, Anosy (Fort Dauphin) Region, Tuléar (Toliara) Province, Madagascar [db_pics/mdpics/MD-39458a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-39458a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Daftar (Dabdar), Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co., Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/mdpics/MD-40975a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-40975a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Tajikistan [db_pics/mdpics/MD-40988a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-40988a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Daftar (Dabdar), Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co., Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/mdpics/MD-41343a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-41343a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Daftar (Dabdar), Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co., Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/mdpics/MD-41495a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-41495a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Daftar (Dabdar), Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co., Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/mdpics/MD-43122a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-43122a.jpg)
![Scapolite from China [db_pics/mdpics/MD-43295a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-43295a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Daftar (Dabdar), Tashiku'ergan (Taxkorgan; Tashqurqan) Co., Kashi (Kashgar; Qeshqer) Prefecture, Xinjiang (Xinjiang-Uygur) Autonomous Region, China [db_pics/mdpics/MD-46821a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-46821a.jpg)
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![Scapolite from Morogoro marble occurrence, Uluguru Mts (Uruguru Mts), Morogoro Region, Tanzania [db_pics/mdpics/MD-47626a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-47626a.jpg)
![Scapolite from Mogok, Sagaing District, Mandalay Division, Burma (Myanmar) [db_pics/mdpics/MD-51159a.jpg]](db_pics/mdpics/MD-51159a.jpg)