Scapolite Visible Spectra (350 - 1100 nm)
The origin of color of violet scapolite is related to radiation-induced color
centers involving the CO3- ion. The gem quality varieties
of the scapolite group of minerals pictured here are usually the mineral marialite.
Images of representative scapolite spectra
- violet scapolite image, 7K;
GRR 630 from Morogoro area, Tanzania. Data Files:
a, 0K;
c, 0K;
- pale amber scapolite image, 4K;
Tanzania. Data Files: Contributed data from Anton Vasiliev, LAL, Moscow:
a, 19 K;
c, 19 K.
- violet scapolite image, 4K;
Pamir Mountains. Data Files: Contributed data from Anton Vasiliev, LAL, Moscow:
a, 20 K;
c, 19 K.
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