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Name：方柱石
English Name：Scapolite,
Wernerite
Chemical Composition：Sodium Calcium Aluminium Silicate
Marialite: Na4Al3Si9O24Cl
Meionite: Ca4Al6Si6O24(CO3,SO4)
Silvialite: (Ca,Na)4(Al2Si2O8)3(CO3,SO4)
Isomorphous series：Scapolite is part of an isomorhous series whose end members are marialite (sodium) and meionite (calcium)
Crystal System：Tetragonal
Cleavage：Easy in 3 directions, 2 cleavage parallel to c-axis
Hardness：5.5
- 6
SG： 2.57
- 2.74 RI：1.540 - 1.579 (Double
refraction -0.006 to -0.037)
Related
Chakra：Different colour related to different chakra
Locality：Afghanistan, Africa,
Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Srilanka, Tanzania
Colour： Yellow, pink, purple, violet, brown, white, grey, blue, light green or reddish
Special Optical Effect：Cat's eye (Chatoyancy) | Tenebrescence
Tenebrescent Scapolite：Some scapolite from Afghanistan is very rarely available as colourless crystals that turn blue after exposure to SW or LW UV, The longer it is exposed, the deeper the colour will become. When the UV light is removed, it slowly turns back to colourless. This transformation back to colourless may take less than a minute. This process is repeatable as often as desired.
History：The name Scapolite is from the Greek words skapos for rod and lithos for stone, refering to the stumpy nature of its prismatic crystals. The name Marialite was given by G. vom Rath, a German mineralogist, in honor of his wife Maria Rosa. Meionite is from the Greek word meion meaning less, because its pyramidal shape is smaller than that of Vesuvianite which it resembles. The name Wernerite is after Abraham Gottlob Werner (1750-1817), a German mineralogist.
Geological Properties：Massive scapolite is found in regionally metamorphosed rocks such as marble, gneiss, and schist. These massive specimens often exhibit a wood-grain or fibrous texture which facilitates their identification. Well-formed, gem-quality, prismatic crystals with a square cross-section are sometimes found in marbles.
In metamorphosed igneous rocks, especially gabbro and basalt, scapolite often occurs as complete or partial replacements of the feldspar grains. Crystals of scapolite are sometimes found in pegmatites and rocks altered by contact metamorphism.
Scaoplite fuels the drive to make needed changes
in life
2.
It effects the move to action to create people's dream, by
lessenging the pull of excuses not to do and strengthening the
drive to do. Thus increase the chances of success.
3.
Clear all the major chakras within the body.
4.
It promotes a clear mind and thought process.
5.
Scapolite can be used to counter all manner of stress related illnesses and imbalances.
6.
It is especially useful for ulcers and digestive upsets caused by stress.
7.
Scapolite can assist those with low self esteem to find aspects of self to value and develop.
8.
This stone encourages people to persevere in learning new skills. Use this stone if you are building a business or for a leadership role.
9.
Scapolite enhances your visionary abilities and communication skills.
10.
Especially for purple scapolite, their vibration within the third eye chakra may assist you to develop telekentic and telepathic abilities.
General care：
1.
Avoid knocks.
2.
Avoid thermal shocks.
3.
Avoid using ultrasonic and steam cleaners.
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Cleaning: Use lukewarm plain water, mild soap and a soft brush to scrub behind the stone where dirt can collect.
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