Scapolite (also called Wernerite) ranges in colour from pink, purple, yellow and grey to colourless. The colours reflect variations in composition, from sodium-rich to calcium-rich. Crystals are found as prisms in pegmatites and metamorphic rocks (like mica schists) that resemble sticks, giving rise to the name scapolite, derived from the Greek words scapos for rod, and lithos, meaning stone. A cat’s-eye effect can be seen in some pink/red and purple stones. It is suitable for jewellery though it has a medium hardness of 6. Scapolite may easily be confused with chrysoberyl and golden beryl. Localities include Brazil, Burma, Canada, Madagascar and East Africa.
GEMS AND GEMOLOGY
Gemology has been a fascinating hobby of mine for over 20 years, reading up “Gemstones of the World” by Walter Schumann, attending practical classes on coloured gemstones, and visiting gem mining areas. I acquired some pieces, both priced and less well known, of various colours, shapes and cuts from gem-producing areas like Burma,Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia etc. These have since grown to quite a collection.
Among the 63 gems species are: traditional gemstones - corundum(sapphire,ruby), beryl (emerald,aquamarine), fancy diamond; and others - spinel, chrysoberyl(cat's eye,alexandrite), tanzanite, garnet(tsavorite, spessartite,), tourmaline(rubellite,indocolite), zircon, topaz, quartz(amethyst,citrine), chalcedony(agate,chrysoprase), feldspar(moonstone,labradorite), kyanite, peridot, kunsite, scapolite, flourite and many other lesser known gemstones. (view complete list on blog archive on the right with traditional gemstones at the bottom. click on types of interest to you.)
I'm now divesting my collection. An abbreviated description is provided below each photo, including price. Example 1: m2(size ref) tq(turquoise gem) ov(oval shape) plgnbl(pale greenish blue colour) afg ( Afghanistan country) 3.82 (carat weight) (18.7x8.5mm)(dimensions LxW) in mm) op (opaque clarity) 175 (USD 175 price) 10b30 N18(ref no and location). Example 2:"sa (type sapphire), ov(shape oval), dpbl(colour deep blue), af(origin Africa), 4.43(weight in carat), (11.3x10.2x4.6mm)dimension LxWxD, ec(clarity eyeclean), 1k(price US$1000)".
Personal viewing can be done for friends in Singapore.
Those outside Singapore, purchase can be secured via registered post upon payment in USD(or Singapore equivalent) via paypal, money/postal order, account transfer/cheque (Singapore) or other mutually agreed arrangement. Do have a look and contact me for any other details.
Happy viewing!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
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cu%20350%206b8%20M23%5B3%5D.jpg "h2 sca ov lty br 15.38(15.4x14x11.6)cu 350 6b8 M23")
siu%20350%206b6%20N35%5B3%5D.jpg "h2 sca cu gy ta 15.09(16.7x16.2x10.5)siu 350 6b6 N35")
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cu%20300%206b7%20N24%5B3%5D.jpg "l1 sca ov y af 9.41(13.5x11.8x9.5)cu 300 6b7 N24")
cu%20300%206b7%20N31%5B4%5D.jpg "l2 sca ov y 7.15(14.4x11.1x7.6)cu 300 6b7 N31")
c%20300%206b6%20T23%5B4%5D.jpg "l3 sca em g br 6.16(14.7x9x6.9)c 300 6b6 T23")
si%20200%206b6%20C2%5B3%5D.jpg "l sca bg ch mo 5.48(14.7x8.5x5.8)si 200 6b6 C2")
ecu%20200%206b7%20N11%5B7%5D.jpg "m1 sca em ch af 4.40(13.4x8.3x5.6)ecu 200 6b7 N11")
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