The scapolites (Greek: σκάπος, "rod", and λίθος, "stone") are a group of rock-forming silicate minerals composed of aluminium, calcium, and sodium silicate with chlorine, carbonate and …

2019年4月19日 · Scapolite is quite a rare gemstone because of the rarity of its transparency, hardness, and durability as a gem quality material. It’s a lesser-known gemstone, but it’s …

2022年11月10日 · What is Scapolite? The scapolite mineral group contains a solid state series from marialite to meionite, with mizzonite as the intermediate member. Gemologically …

Scapolite is a name used for a group of aluminosilicate minerals that includes meionite, marialite, and silvialite. Meionite and marialite are end members of a solid solution series. Silvialite is a …

Named in 1800 by José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva from the Greek ζκαποζ meaning "a shaft" in allusion to the long prismatic habit of the crystals. This term generally refers to just the …

Scapolite is a mineral series consisting of two very similar minerals: sodium-rich Marialite and calcium-rich Meionite. The two Scapolites also differ in that Meionite has a carbonate radical in …

Scapolite. Comments: Violet colored, gemmy crystal of Scapolite, with upper terminations. Location: Dodoma, Tanzania. Scale: 1 x 0.5 cm. © Fabre Minerals

Scapolite is a fascinating mineral known for its striking colors and unique crystal formation. Often found in shades of yellow, purple, or colorless, it can exhibit beautiful transparency and …

Scapolite, which is the Greek word for "shaft" is commonly found in stubby to long prismatic crystals. It is an aluminum silicate mineral with sodium and calcium and is part of a series …

Scapolite, any of a group of feldspathoid minerals found in calcium-rich metamorphic rocks, particularly marble, gneiss, granulite, greenschist, and skarns. Principal occurrences are …