scapolite
noun
scap·o·lite
ˈska-pə-ˌlīt 
: any of a group of minerals that are essentially complex silicates of aluminum, calcium, and sodium and that include some used as semiprecious stones
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White scapolite turns blue under UV irradiation.
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David Bressan, Forbes, 21 June 2022
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David Bressan, Forbes, 21 June 2022
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“Scapolite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scapolite. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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