Scapolite (var. Marialite)

This specimen features the top half of a well-formed, terminated scapolite (var. marialite) crystal. The scapolite exhibits a pink fluorescence under UV light, though the intensity is slightly less pronounced than the photo suggests. This remarkable piece originates 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 these exceptional mineral specimens.