SC999 – Scapolite on Calcite from Afghanistan

Mar 16, 2024 | Mineral Collection, Scapolite

A single, large scapolite crystal, likely marialite, on calcite matrix. The crystal measures about 3.5cm by 1.5cm. The scapolite fluoresces very bright yellow under longwave UV light, while the calcite matrix fluoresces red, best under midwave UV light. The fluorescence photo is taken under both mid and long wave UV.
Locality: Kokcha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan (Mindat)
MinID: RQ8-A7U
Size: 13 x 6 x 9 cm
Weight: 0.8 kg
Fluorescence under longwave and midwave UV light.
Normal light.