Scapolite

Scapolite is a rare gemstone .The most common color of scapolite is honey yellow, but it can also be violet, orange, pink, brown, gray or colorless. Its brilliance and vitreous luster make it a desirable gemstone and collector's item. Cat's eye scapolite often occurs in greenish, brown and grey. Bright purple scapolite is considered to be the most valuable. Scapolite stones with high color intensity are the most desirable.Scapolite is transparent to translucent and typically occurs with excellent transparency. Inclusions are quite common, especially in larger specimens. All scapolite gemstones exhibit a vitreous luster when cut and polished.

• Mohs scale hardness- 5.5-6 
• Origin-  Brazil, Burma (Myanmar), Canada, Italy, Kenya, Madagascar, Mexico, Namibia, Norway and the USA.