{"product_id":"rough-hackmanite-parcel-for-lapidary","title":"130 Carats Rare Rough Hackmanite (Sodalite) Lot – Blue-Purple Facet \u0026 Lapidary Rough from Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a parcel of \u003cstrong\u003e130-carat small bulk lot of natural rough Hackmanite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a variety of Sodalite. Hackmanite is sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lot consists of multiple loose rough pieces. The size ranges from under 1 carat to 23 carats per piece, photographed alongside a coin for size understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stones have \u003cstrong\u003eintense blue-purple color\u003c\/strong\u003e. This color range is relatively uncommon in Hackmanite material. Under UV light, the lot shows \u003cstrong\u003estrong fluorescence\u003c\/strong\u003e, a characteristic property of Hackmanite due to its sulfur-bearing sodalite composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLot Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hackmanite (Sodalite variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiece Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 1 ct to 23 cts per piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, Lavender Purple, Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent to Semi-Transparent to Opaque (mixed in lot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rough Loose (uncut, unshaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good (G)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Natural – No treatments applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Fluorescence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapidary Rough, Facet Rough, Collectors\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material is useful for \u003cstrong\u003elapidary artists\u003c\/strong\u003e, transluscent \u003cstrong\u003efaceting rough\u003c\/strong\u003e for those who want to cut faceted stones, and  also \u003cstrong\u003efor collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e who appreciate natural mineral specimens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Hackmanite the same as Sodalite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHackmanite is a sulfur-bearing variety of Sodalite. It shares the same mineral structure but contains trace sulfur that gives it its distinctive color and UV fluorescence. Not all Sodalite is Hackmanite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is tenebrescence in Hackmanite and does this lot show it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenebrescence is the ability of Hackmanite to temporarily change color when exposed to UV or sunlight, then revert in darkness. Afghan Hackmanite is known to exhibit this property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat piece sizes can I expect in a rough Hackmanite lot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot contains mixed-size pieces ranging from under 1 carat to 23 carats each. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53242789593377,"sku":"HACKM-130","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/rare-hacmanite-for-lapidary.jpg?v=1786454219","url":"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/products\/rough-hackmanite-parcel-for-lapidary","provider":"Folkmarketgems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}