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Wernerite
Scapolite specimens identified as meionite-dominant by chemical analysis and X-ray diffraction.
Sample: 1567 (#6 scapolite). Completed: March 17, 2026.
Finding: Calcium-rich scapolite with meionite dominant. The sulfur content suggests a small contribution from silvialite, another scapolite-group member.
Understanding the names
The report describes “wernerite” as an obsolete name formerly used for intermediate scapolite-group compositions. We retain it as a searchable name while presenting the meionite-dominant identification.
The report photograph includes a specimen under long-wave ultraviolet light. No locality has been supplied for this entry.
Also listed as: Scapolite Meionite · Wernerite.
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These results are the property of Soul Body Gems, Alexander Falster, and the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum. Any mention requires full acknowledgment.
Understanding the report figures
Use this guide alongside the written findings and the original report transcript. It explains the purpose of each analytical figure and preserves the laboratory’s own figure labels. The interpretations apply to the tested specimen; signals alone do not establish the identity of every similar-looking stone.
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Diffraction scan: This scan helps identify crystalline minerals by comparing the measured pattern with reference patterns. The laboratory interpretation explains which minerals the comparison supports.
Laboratory figure caption: Fig. 2: X-ray diffractogram of the metallic material with matching reference stick patterns for marialite and meionite.
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Diffraction scan: This scan helps identify crystalline minerals by comparing the measured pattern with reference patterns. The laboratory interpretation explains which minerals the comparison supports.
Laboratory figure caption: Fig. 3: X-ray diffractogram of the brown material with matching reference stick patterns
Read the report as text
Analytical Result Report Sample id: 1567 (#6 scapolite) Submitted by: Soul Body Gems Date completed: 3-17-2026 Operating conditions: A Bruker Titan X-ray fluorescence spectrometer was used and operated at 10, 25 and 50 kV. A Bruker D2-Phaser X-ray diffractometer was also used and oppeprated at 30 kV and 10 mA. Fig. 1: Photograph of the specimen. 6.5 cm maximum dimension. Left:larger specimen under LW ultraviolet light. Table 1: Major and minor elemental composition of the material, in wt. %. Fig. 2: X-ray diffractogram of the metallic material with matching reference stick patterns for marialite and meionite. Fig. 3: X-ray diffractogram of the brown material with matching reference stick patterns Summary of findings: These are pretty specimens. Chemically, it is a calcium-rich aluminum silicate with a small sulfur component. Structurally (Fig. 2), it belongs to the scapolite group with meionite being dominant (high calcium) Table 1). The small sulfur content indicates a small contribution of silviaite, another member of the scapolite group which contains sulfur. The now obsolete name wernerite was used for the intermediate members of the scapolite group. Date: 3-17-2026 Signature
| Element | This specimen |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | 17.8 |
| Calcium | 12.6 |
| Iron | 0.1 |
| Magnesium | 0.3 |
| Potassium | 0.5 |
| Silicon | 18.3 |
| Sulfur | 0.8 |
Transcription note: the source spells silvialite “silviaite” and includes a Figure 3 caption without a corresponding image. The original pages are reproduced above.