Petschite

Petschite is a trade name that is sometimes used for a violet Scapolite from Tanzania. It was discovered in 1975.
General Information
A variety or type of:Scapolite
Colour
Colour (General)Violet
Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Further Information
Mineral information:Petschite information at mindat.org
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