Color Change Scapolite
$205.00
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Color Change Scapolite From Afghanistan 1.00 CT
Color change and tenebrescent Scapolite from Afghanistan—particularly the Badakhshan province—is highly prized for its rapid, reversible shift between sapphire-blue, purple, pink, and yellow or orange hues when exposed to UV light.
Key Characteristics & Properties
- The Phenomenon: It is both fluorescent and tenebrescent (capable of changing color temporarily when exposed to UV light and reverting in normal light).
- Light Reaction: Stones often transition from yellow/orange to an intense purple or sapphire-blue upon exposure to UV light. The color shift is temporary, usually lasting for 7 to 10 minutes or fading immediately when exposed to bright incandescent light.
- Origin: Primarily sourced from the remote, mineral-rich Badakhshan region.
- Hardness & Durability: Scores a 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs hardness scale, meaning it is best suited for earrings, pendants, and brooches rather than daily-wear rings.