These crystals formed within cavities of sedimentary rock
From the Himalayan mountains of India in Himachal Pradesh
Locality: Magadan
The coloration is attributed to various mineral inclusions and trace elements that were present during its formation
Sodalite Skull Carving
Marialite Specimen TF1686 charoite These crystals formed within cavitiesMarialite Specimen Approx. Dimensions: 2x1. 5x1 inches Approx. Weight: 32 grams Locality: Sar e Sang, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan Marialite is a sodium rich silicate mineral, the sodium endmember of the scapolite group, known for its prismatic crystals, glassy luster, and range of colors (white, yellow, violet, blue, green). Named after Maria Rosa vom Rath, wife of its discoverer, it's a collector's gem found in high pressure