This is confused with Brazilianite and scapolite. It is found in wide range of colors from white, pink, green and blue to golden yellow and rarely colorless. It is soft and large and transparent to translucent crystals may found.
This is cut only for collectors. It also found as cleavable or compact masses. It is found in pegmatites. Gem quality material found in Brazil and USA. A pale mauve variety found in Namibia.
When cutting and polishing, this gemstone can be cut as brilliant, round, oval, and mixed.
