Marialite Specimen TF1686 charoite including China and South Africa

including China and South Africa

The coloration is attributed to various mineral inclusions and trace elements that were present during its formation

and is in excellent condition

it's composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃)

Locality: The Bull Vein

Marialite Specimen TF1686 charoite including China and South AfricaMarialite Specimen Approx. Dimensions: 2x1. 5x1 inches Approx. Weight: 32 grams Locality: Sar e Sang, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan Marialite is a sodium rich silicate mineral, the sodium endmember of the scapolite group, known for its prismatic crystals, glassy luster, and range of colors (white, yellow, violet, blue, green). Named after Maria Rosa vom Rath, wife of its discoverer, it's a collector's gem found in high pressure