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| + | [[File:Meionite R040169 Sample Photo 21232 M.jpg|thumb|Meionite (Scapolite)<br>from [https://rruff.info/scapolite/display=default/R040169 RRUFF]]] | ||
| + | [[File:Marialite R060469 Sample Photo 6028 M.jpg|thumb|Marialite (Scapolite)<br> from [https://rruff.info/scapolite/display=default/R060469 RRUFF]]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Any of several fluorescent silicates used as gemstones. Scapolites are transparent to translucent stones that occur in pastel shades of yellow, pink, lavender and cat's eye. Two types of scapolites are: marialite (sodium aluminosilicate), and meionite (calcium aluminosilicate). Scapolites are mined in Myanmar (formerly Burma), East Africa, Sweden (Kiruna), Australia (Queensland), Canada (Quebec, Ontario-yellow), the U.S. (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) and Mexico (Oaxaca-white). | + | Any of several fluorescent silicates used as [[gemstone|gemstones]]. Scapolites are transparent to translucent stones that occur in pastel shades of yellow, pink, lavender, purple, and cat's eye. Two types of scapolites are: marialite (sodium aluminosilicate), and meionite (calcium aluminosilicate). Scapolites are mined in Myanmar (formerly Burma), East Africa, Sweden (Kiruna), Australia (Queensland), Canada (Quebec, Ontario-yellow), the U.S. (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) and Mexico (Oaxaca-white). |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | + | [[File:Scapolite IR-ATR RRUFF R050123.png|thumb|Infrared spectrum of marialite from [https://rruff.info/scapolite/display=default/R050123 RRUFF]]] | |
wernerite (former group name); marialite; meionite; sodalite; dipyre (now used for the marialite-rich variety); mizzonite (now used for the meionite-rich variety); escapolite (Port.) | wernerite (former group name); marialite; meionite; sodalite; dipyre (now used for the marialite-rich variety); mizzonite (now used for the meionite-rich variety); escapolite (Port.) | ||
| − | + | [[File:Scapolite Raman RRUFF R050123.png|thumb|Raman spectrum of marialite from [https://rruff.info/scapolite/display=default/R050123 RRUFF]]] | |
== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
| − | * Short, square prismatic crystals | + | * Short, square prismatic crystals |
| − | * Cleavage is distinct in two directions | + | * Cleavage is distinct in two directions |
| − | * | + | * Fracture = conchoidal to uneven |
| − | * Streak = white | + | * Streak = white |
| − | * Luster = vitreous | + | * Luster = vitreous |
| − | * | + | * Fluorescence = inert to strong pink, yellow, or orange |
| + | * Pleochroism = moderate to strong blue in pink, purple and violet stones | ||
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! scope="row"| Refractive Index | ! scope="row"| Refractive Index | ||
| 1.483 - 1.600 | | 1.483 - 1.600 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! scope="row"| Birefringence | ||
| + | | 0.005 - 0.038 (increases as RI increases) | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| − | + | * Gem Identification Lab Manual, Gemological Institute of America, 2016. | |
* Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Scapolite.shtml Scapolite] | * Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Scapolite.shtml Scapolite] | ||
| + | * Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scapolite Scapolite] (Accessed Dec 2022) | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:50, 21 December 2022
Description
Any of several fluorescent silicates used as gemstones. Scapolites are transparent to translucent stones that occur in pastel shades of yellow, pink, lavender, purple, and cat's eye. Two types of scapolites are: marialite (sodium aluminosilicate), and meionite (calcium aluminosilicate). Scapolites are mined in Myanmar (formerly Burma), East Africa, Sweden (Kiruna), Australia (Queensland), Canada (Quebec, Ontario-yellow), the U.S. (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) and Mexico (Oaxaca-white).
Synonyms and Related Terms
Infrared spectrum of marialite from RRUFF
wernerite (former group name); marialite; meionite; sodalite; dipyre (now used for the marialite-rich variety); mizzonite (now used for the meionite-rich variety); escapolite (Port.)
Raman spectrum of marialite from RRUFF
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Short, square prismatic crystals
- Cleavage is distinct in two directions
- Fracture = conchoidal to uneven
- Streak = white
- Luster = vitreous
- Fluorescence = inert to strong pink, yellow, or orange
- Pleochroism = moderate to strong blue in pink, purple and violet stones
| Mohs Hardness | 5.0 - 6.0 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2.3-2.8 g/ml |
| Refractive Index | 1.483 - 1.600 |
| Birefringence | 0.005 - 0.038 (increases as RI increases) |
Resources and Citations
- Gem Identification Lab Manual, Gemological Institute of America, 2016.
- Mineralogy Database: Scapolite
- Wikipedia: Scapolite (Accessed Dec 2022)