Description
100% Genuine Scapolite from Skardu
This listing offers a good size UV reactive Scapolite specimen from Skardu, Pakistan, a mineral prized for its striking fluorescence and rarity in high-quality crystal form. Under ultraviolet light, Scapolite emits a vivid glow, making it especially popular with collectors of fluorescent minerals. This specimen has been carefully selected for both its size and quality, and the exact crystal pictured is the one you will receive. Each piece is 100% genuine and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Geological Origin – Pegmatite Deposits of Skardu
The Skardu region in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, situated in the heart of the Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges, is globally renowned for producing fine-quality mineral specimens. Its pegmatite formations are the result of slow crystallisation of volatile-rich magma, allowing large, well-formed crystals to develop. These pegmatites yield a wide variety of collectible minerals, including Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Topaz, Apatite, and rarer finds such as Scapolite.
The geological conditions of Skardu’s pegmatites provide an ideal environment for the crystallisation of Scapolite, particularly the types that display fluorescent properties under UV light, adding to their rarity and desirability.
Mineralogical Characteristics of Scapolite
- Group: Silicate mineral group
- Chemical Formula: (Na,Ca)₄(Al₃Si₉)O₂₄Cl
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Crystal Habit: Typically forms prismatic crystals, often with distinct striations
- Colour: Scapolite can occur in colours ranging from colourless to yellow, pink, violet, or grey. Under UV light, it exhibits vivid fluorescence, often in shades of orange, yellow, or violet depending on its chemical composition.
- Transparency: Transparent to translucent with vitreous luster
- Hardness: 5.5–6 on the Mohs scale
This specimen demonstrates the classic prismatic crystal habit of Scapolite, with well-defined faces and a natural presence that is further enhanced under UV light.
The Significance of UV Reactivity
Scapolite’s UV reactivity is caused by trace elements within its structure that respond to ultraviolet wavelengths. This phenomenon makes it not only scientifically interesting but also highly attractive for display purposes. Collectors of fluorescent minerals value such specimens for their dramatic transformation under UV light, where their beauty is revealed in a whole new way.
Collector and Display Value
Scapolite is considered a rarer collectible mineral compared to others found in the same regions. Its combination of crystal form, size, and fluorescence ensures strong desirability among collectors and enthusiasts of mineralogical specimens. This piece from Skardu represents a geological rarity, combining both visual appeal and scientific importance. Displayed under normal lighting it retains its natural charm, but when illuminated with UV light, it reveals a vibrant and captivating glow, making it an excellent showpiece.
Why This Specimen is Exceptional
- Good size Scapolite crystal specimen from Skardu, Pakistan
- Displays vivid UV fluorescence under ultraviolet light
- Naturally formed in pegmatite environments of the Himalayan region
- Exhibits classic prismatic crystal habit with vitreous luster
- Moderate hardness of 5.5–6 on the Mohs scale
- Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
- Exact specimen pictured – no substitutes
This good size UV reactive Scapolite specimen from Skardu, Pakistan is a striking example of a rare fluorescent mineral, combining natural crystal beauty with unique optical properties, making it a standout addition to any serious mineral collection.
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