Scapolite

This specimen features a section of scapolite. The scapolite exhibits an orange fluorescence under UV light, which is interesting because scapolite from this area usually fluoresces pink. Comes from a well-known pegmatite collecting locality within the Grenville Province in Quebec. The area is designated as a "Zec," or "Zone d'Exploitation Contrôlée," meaning a controlled exploration zone, where collecting is carefully managed to ensure the preservation of its mineralogy.