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Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Morogoro District, Marasi, Tanzania

 
Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Morogoro District, Marasi, Tanzania

Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite) from Morogoro District, Marasi, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 25257
Mineral:Scapolite (Meionite-Marialite)
Locality:Morogoro District, Marasi, Tanzania
Description:Gemmy crystal of yellow scapolite with pyramidal termination. Internally large areas are flawless and would yield several large faceted stones up to 15 mm across. Good yellow color, slightly shifted towards sherry-colored. Scattered nicks on some edges.
Overall Size:22x18x18 mm
Crystals:22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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