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 an often overlooked gem... |
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| colors available | |
yellow pale-yellow |
| family/species: |
scapolite | |
| properties: |
RI=1.550 (+/-0.002) and 1.572 DR SG=2.68 (+/- 0.06) dispersion=0.017 hardness=6.5 note: suitable for use in most jewelry |
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| treatments: |
sometimes irradiated to a purple
color (see our policy on treatment
disclosure) |
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| important
information |
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scapolite is a gemstone that has
often been overlooked by the jewlery industry; it is an attractive
gemstone available in fairly large sizes that is still inexpensive |
| cuts: |
calibrated up to 8mm all standard cuts and free sizes |
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| rough: |
generally available in clean
material to
cut sizes 5mm and under; bigger pieces occasionally available - please
contact us for current stock |
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| mining: |
found in tanzania and other localities view photo gallery | |
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