subject: Exquisitely Rare And Attractive Gemstone- Scapolite [print this page] Scapolite is less known and very rarely found gemstone. Scapolite is found in many areas of the world but it is found very sparsely making it a very rare gemstone bead. Some location includes- Norway, New York, USA; Renfrow Co., Franklin, Ontario; New Jersey, Massachusetts and St Lawrence Co., Mount Vesuvius, Italy and Mexico.
The name Scapolite has been derived from Greek word Skapos meaning shaft, this is because this gemstone beads is found in stubby to long prismatic crystals. Scapolite is actually the name of a series between the sodium chloride rich mineral called Marialite and the calcium carbonate rich mineral Meionite. Scapolite gemstone bead was initially discovered in 1913 in the Mogok Stone Tract in Myanmar.
Scapolite gemstone is very beautiful and comes in different colors and shades. Its nice variety of colors includes gray, yellow, white, colorless, green, red and pink. Most Scapolite gemstone are not treated or enhanced in any way. However, there is lavender Scapolite which is produced by heating rough Scapolite gemstone.
Scapolite can be easily confused with semi precious beads like Citrine, Golden Beryl, Amethyst and Chrysoberyl. One way to distinguish Scapolite from other semi precious gemstones is by using a long wave ultra- violet light. Scapolite can incandesce with orange and yellowish color. Quartz and Beryl gems do not display such flame. Also, the index of refraction varies from 1.54 to 1.60. It has specific gravity of 2.5 to 2.7 and the streak is white.
The prices of Scapolite gemstone varies tremendously depending on the quality or size of the gemstone. Gorgeous Scapolite gemstone beads is likely to impress you when set into rings or ear rings in the matched set. Loose Scapolite is used to create finest gem stone jewelry. By buying loose Scapolite gemstone you are getting the best value for your money. Loose gemstones not only have more value but they are also less expensive. The most important part of seeing whether you are getting for what you are paying is to inspect it before paying the money. With loose gemstone you can do this more easily. Yet another advantage of buying loose gemstone is the more options you get to choose from. You can pick the color, shape, size and variety of the stone you want. You can make the jewelry set as you want to design.
