Natural purple color rough scapolite Crystals- 65 g - (67)

atural Purple Scapolite Crystal Lot – Badakhshan, Afghanistan – 65 g This attractive lot consists of 67 individual natural Scapolite crystals from the Badakhshan Mines of Afghanistan, with a total weight of 65 grams. The crystals display a beautiful natural purple to lilac colour, with good transparency and attractive lustre. Most pieces show distinct crystalline forms with naturally developed striations and crystal faces, while a few crystal retain portions of their natural terminations. The crystals contain natural inclusions and internal features, giving each individual piece its own character. Their transparency makes them particularly interesting for collectors, while selected pieces may also be suitable for cabochon cutting or other lapidary applications, depending on the internal quality. The colour is completely natural and the material is unheated, making this a desirable lot for collectors of Afghan minerals and natural rough gemstones. Mineral: Scapolite Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan Total Weight: 65 g Number of Pieces: 67 individual crystals Colour: Natural purple / lilac Transparency: Transparent to translucent Lustre: Good Treatment: Unheated / no treatment Form: Natural rough crystals Uses: Mineral collection, display, pendants and selected lapidary/cabochon material

Estimate:£0.84

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