{"product_id":"scapolite-with-albite-specimen-20-66-g","title":"Scapolite with Albite Specimen — 20.66 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact association of \u003cstrong\u003eScapolite\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eAlbite\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing crisp contrast between prismatic scapolite and pale feldspar matrix. At 20.66 g, this drawer-friendly piece is ideal for teaching sets, reference trays or macro photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it’s interesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-species contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e vitreous scapolite faces against white albite provide clear textural and colour separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy-ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent for demonstrating crystal habit and cleavage differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact display size:\u003c\/strong\u003e lightweight specimen that presents well in small cabinets or photo stages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scapolite with Albite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural specimen (scapolite prismatic\/columnar; albite granular\/tabular)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 20.66 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × specimen (as pictured)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMineralogical notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScapolite:\u003c\/strong\u003e tetragonal; colourless to honey\/grey; vitreous; Mohs ~5–6; distinct cleavage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbite:\u003c\/strong\u003e triclinic plagioclase; white to off-white; vitreous; Mohs ~6–6.5; perfect cleavage in one direction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreak:\u003c\/strong\u003e white (both); \u003cstrong\u003eSG:\u003c\/strong\u003e scapolite ~2.5–2.7; albite ~2.62.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluorescence:\u003c\/strong\u003e some scapolite fluoresces yellow–orange under UV (not guaranteed for this specimen).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference sample for distinguishing feldspar vs. scapolite in hand specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational display on crystal systems and cleavage contrasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacro\/hand-lens photography subject with clean textural definition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle gently—scapolite has distinct cleavage and can chip along prisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a soft brush; avoid soaking, acids and ultrasonic cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore cushioned to protect edges and faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-sm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e Natural mineral specimens show inherent variations, contact points and minor imperfections—each piece is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luna Panther","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52505912148241,"sku":"1234590085","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/0068\/0209\/files\/scapolite-with-albite-specimen-2066-g-7637484.jpg?v=1760362649","url":"https:\/\/lunapanther.co.uk\/products\/scapolite-with-albite-specimen-20-66-g","provider":"Luna Panther","version":"1.0","type":"link"}