This is from a fairly NEW FIND of Scapolite coming from Badakshan, Afghanistan. This is select Facet Rough with the bulk of these being nice and chunky crystal sections ideally shaped for high weight returns. Scapolite is difficult to get at a reasonable price locally; however, we did get a small lot by us with some exceptional stones that make up this lot. There isn't too much of this material produced from the area and when it is seen in the market it costs an arm and a leg. This is a great lot as it is relatively small with top quality stones making it ideal for the Faceter. The lot is running roughly 95%+ Top Facet Grade. We got this lot at a steal and are passing the savings on to you!

1. This is one of a few lots of Scapolite I have seen coming from Afghanistan. We are hearing of dozens of new finds in Badakshan of several different gem species and are anxiously awaiting to see first hand what is coming from the region.