Natural Purple Scapolite Crystal Specimen, 308g, Afghanistan
Natural Purple Scapolite Crystal Specimen, 308g, Afghanistan
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A Terminated Purple Scapolite Crystal Out of Afghanistan
This natural scapolite crystal comes from the mineral-rich pegmatite fields of Afghanistan, a region collectors turn to for some of the deepest purple scapolite available anywhere. At 308 grams and fully terminated on its growth point, this is a complete crystal, not a broken or reworked fragment, which matters a lot to anyone who's been burned by specimens that turn out to be cut down from a larger piece.
Color is the first thing you notice here. The purple runs rich and even through the body of the crystal, carrying real depth rather than a washed-out lilac tone that fades under normal light. Luster is strong on the crystal faces, giving it a glassy quality that photographs well and looks even better in hand. The termination is clean and undamaged, no chips along the edges or fractured points, which is genuinely hard to find in raw scapolite at this size. It's a piece that reads as both a mineral specimen for a display case and a striking centerpiece if you're working with larger cabochons or wire wrapping.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Weight | 308 Gram |
| Dimensions | 83 x 59 x 34 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Natural Terminated Crystal |
| Color | Rich Purple |
| Clarity | Natural, Included (as formed) |
| Treatment | Natural, Untreated |
| Origin | Afghanistan |
| Hardness | 6 to 6.5 (Mohs) |
| Family | Scapolite (Marialite-Meionite Series) |
Gemstone Properties
- Birthstone: Not a traditional birthstone
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Chakra: Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra
- Healing Properties: Purple scapolite is often used by crystal practitioners to support clarity of thought and intuition, tied to the upper chakras. Collectors also value it simply for its rarity, since well-formed purple scapolite crystals of this size and color saturation don't come up often.
Why Buy From Minerals Paradise
Every specimen we sell is sourced directly from mines in Afghanistan and Pakistan, cutting out the extra hands and extra markup that usually sit between the mine and your collection. The crystal you receive is the exact one shown in the listing photos and video, not a lookalike pulled from stock. Orders ship express worldwide, and we back every purchase with a 30-day return policy.
For more pieces like this one, browse our Afghan mineral specimens collection for terminated crystals and raw stones sourced from the same region. If you're new to collecting raw crystals, our guide to identifying natural versus treated minerals is worth a read before your next purchase.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
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