Collection: Scapolite

Scapolite is a mineral belonging to a group of complex silicates, commonly found in metamorphic and igneous rocks.

🔷 Origin of the name

The name "scapolite" comes from the Greek skapos (stick) and lithos (stone), in reference to its often elongated prismatic crystalline shape.

🔬 Chemical composition

Scapolite is actually a series of solid solutions between two extremes:

• Marialite : Na₄(Al₃Si₉O₂₄)Cl

• Meionite : Ca₄(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)(CO₃,SO₄)

It often contains calcium , sodium , aluminum , silicon , as well as anions like Cl⁻ , CO₃²⁻ , SO₄²⁻ .

💎 Physical characteristics

🌍 Deposits

Scapolite is found in:

• metamorphic marbles (contact or regional),

• gneissic and schistose rocks ,

• certain igneous rocks (such as syenites).

Notable deposits :

• Madagascar (purple/pink gems)

• Canada (Ontario, Quebec)

• Tanzania

• Burma

• Sri Lanka

💍 Uses

• Fine stone : certain transparent and colored varieties are cut for jewelry.

• Collection : Well-formed crystals or rare gems.

• Geological indicator : useful for understanding the pressure/temperature conditions of metamorphism.

🔮 Esoteric virtues (lithotherapy)

• Would stimulate creativity and mental clarity .

• Would promote spiritual communication .

• Used to improve decision making .