Oval Yellow Scapolite 2.40ct

Weight : 2.40ct

Oval shape

Dimensions (mm) : 10.1x7.95x5.62

Color : Pale yellow

Clarity : Clean under x10 magnifying glass.

Hardness : 5.5-6/10 (Mohs scale). Scapolite has a fairly low hardness. It can still be mounted as jewelry but requires the assistance of an experienced setter. Handle the jewelry with care.

Treatment : None

Origin : Tanzania

Comment : Scapolite is uncommon in gem quality. It is often found opaque in cabochon with a cat's eye effect.

This scapolite is a very beautiful specimen of excellent clarity and very good cutting quality.

Scapolite is often confused with citrine because their gemological characteristics are similar in many respects. They can be differentiated by their optical sign, which is negative for scapolite and positive for quartz (of which citrine is a part).

To give you an idea of ​​the size of this scapolite, the box in the photo is 3x3cm

Scapolite is an essential in any stone collection

Price per carat : €35