{"product_id":"scapolite-specimen-34g","title":"Scapolite Specimen – 34g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale Lilac Scapolite Crystal on White Matrix – Nuristan Afghanistan Mineral Specimen - 35g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful natural Scapolite crystal specimen from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, featuring a transparent to highly translucent pale lilac crystal rising prominently from a contrasting snow-white crystalline matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece is a well-formed prismatic Scapolite crystal displaying delicate lavender-lilac coloration, excellent light transmission and a naturally defined termination. Under strong light, the crystal reveals numerous internal reflections and flashes that give it considerably more visual character than its subtle coloration initially suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale purple crystal stands prominently above the white matrix, creating an especially attractive classic crystal-on-matrix presentation. Additional pale lavender crystalline material is visible along portions of the specimen, adding interest from several viewing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 35 grams, this is a compact collector specimen where the value is concentrated in the quality, transparency, color and presentation of the primary Scapolite crystal rather than overall specimen size. Natural internal inclusions, growth features and crystal contacts are visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen is represented as completely natural and untreated based on the supplier information provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35-gram natural mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Scapolite crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale lilac to lavender coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent to highly translucent primary crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-defined natural termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive prismatic crystal form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent internal reflections under strong light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong pale-purple-on-white contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent crystal-on-matrix presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional pale lavender crystalline material visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural internal inclusions and growth features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresented as untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector specimen from Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuristan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53991602848044,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9322_87d62889-32d3-454d-b18d-1bfb82e52f97.jpg?v=1788122889","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/scapolite-specimen-34g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}