# Scapolite

Scapolite is a rare mineral found in metamorphic rocks. It comes in various colors like white, gray, yellow, pink, or violet. Some scapolites can glow under UV light!

- **Category:** [Mineral](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mineral)
- **Rarity:** Rare
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Also known as:** Marialite, Meionite, Scapolite Group

![Scapolite](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Skapolit%252C1_Benono%252C_Madagaskar.jpg&width=800)

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## Appearance

The Scapolite is usually found as prismatic, rod-like crystals. It often appears in shades of white, gray, or pale yellow, but can also display striking purples, pinks, or blues, setting it apart from common quartz.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia

## Interesting facts

- It is harder than steel, but still softer than a sapphire or ruby!
- It's sometimes called 'Wernerite' after a famous German geologist's discovery.
- Scapolite comes from rocks squeezed and heated deep inside the Earth!
- Some Scapolite crystals can grow huge, reaching over a meter long!

## Special abilities

- **Glow Power:** Scapolite can glow in the dark (phosphorescence) or under ultraviolet light (fluorescence) due to trace elements within its structure.
- **Cat's Eye Charm:** Rare Scapolite varieties display a fascinating 'cat's eye' effect where a band of light moves across its surface.

## Measurements & details

- **Color Range:** white, gray, yellow, pink, purple, blue, colorless
- **Hardness:** 5
- **Luster:** vitreous
- **Specific Gravity:** 2.7
- **Crystal System:** tetragonal

## Traits

- [Fluorescent](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fluorescent): Fluorescent minerals emit visible light when exposed to ultraviolet light or other non-visible radiation, a phenomenon called fluorescence.
- [Gemstone](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/gemstone): A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
- [Crystalline](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/crystalline): Crystalline describes a mineral or rock composed of crystals, often exhibiting a regular atomic structure and geometric external form.

## Collections

- [Minerals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/minerals)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Scapolite is a mineral and safe to observe, but always wash hands after handling any minerals.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Scapolite?

Compare crystal habit, luster, transparency, cleavage and surface texture. Minerals with different compositions can share almost the same color. Mineral Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### What colors can Scapolite be?

white, gray, yellow, pink, purple, blue, colorless

### How hard is Scapolite?

5

### What kind of luster does Scapolite have?

vitreous

### What is Scapolite's specific gravity?

2.7

### What crystal system does Scapolite belong to?

tetragonal

## More Mineral

- [Quartz Crystal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/quartz-crystal)
- [Amethyst](https://www.snappit.app/explore/amethyst)
- [Rose Quartz](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rose-quartz)
- [Citrine](https://www.snappit.app/explore/citrine)

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Source: [Scapolite: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/scapolite)