Scapolite:

Gem No.

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Clarity Grade

Carat Weight

Price per Carat

Total Price

212R

VVS

1.76

$10

88.00
Sold

1002

VVS

3.85

$12

$250.25
Sold

1004

VVS

2.95

$20

$191.75
Sold

Scapolite

No. 212R: Cushion Cut, VVS, 1.76 ct., 10.2 x 5.8 x 4.8 mm, faceted in Russia, $88.00 Sold

Scapolite is a complicated sodium calcium aluminum silicate of Mohs' hardness 5 to 6.5. This little-recognized gem material commonly occurs in yellow and purple colors. The above gemstone, faceted in Russia, shows very good proportion, symmetry, facet shape and meets, and polish. The pavilion facets come to a point, thus delivering excellent scintillation and light return. Scapolite is somewhat soft and would be best suited for setting in a pendant or pin.

This is a natural color for scapolite. This gem has probably not be subjected to enhancement.

Scapolite from Tanzania

No. 1002: Cut Corner Barion Square Cut, VVS, 3.85 ct., 9.4 x 9.4 x 7.4 mm, $250.25, faceted by Robert Drummond Sold

Scapolite is a complicated sodium calcium aluminum silicate of Mohs' hardness 5 to 6.5. This little-recognized gem material commonly occurs in yellow and purple colors. The above gemstone, faceted from material mined in Tanzania, shows excellent proportion, symmetry, facet shape and meets, and polish. The Barion Square cut, a design by Sid Ward, delivers excellent light return and scintillation. Scapolite is somewhat soft and would be best suited for setting in a pendant or pin.

This is a natural color for scapolite. Although some scapolite is treated to induce a lavender color, it is believed that this gemstone, cut from a lavender-colored piece of gem rough, displays a natural color.

Scapolite from Tanzania

No. 1004: Pogonia Cut, VVS, 2.95 ct., 9.7 x 9.7 x 7.2 mm, $191.75, faceted by Robert Drummond Sold

Scapolite is a complicated sodium calcium aluminum silicate of Mohs' hardness 5 to 6.5. This little-recognized gem material commonly occurs in yellow and purple colors. The above gemstone, faceted from material mined in Tanzania, shows excellent proportion, symmetry, facet shape and meets, and polish. The Pogonia cut, a design by Merle Reinikka, delivers excellent light return and scintillation. Because of the outstanding light return and scintillation, the Pogonia Cut is one of my personal favorite. Scapolite is somewhat soft and would be best suited for setting in a pendant or pin.

This is a natural color for scapolite. Although some scapolite is treated to induce a lavender color, it is believed that this gemstone, cut from a lavender-colored piece of gem rough, displays a natural color.