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Spinel on Calcite
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Natural specimen of spinel on calcite from Afghanistan featuring vivid, well-defined spinel crystals beautifully perched on a contrasting calcite matrix. The spinel exhibits rich color, sharp crystal form, and a bright vitreous luster, making it highly attractive to mineral collectors. The calcite base enhances the visual depth with its lighter tone and natural crystal texture. This specimen is completely natural and untreated, preserving its original geological formation. Afghan spinel is renowned worldwide for its quality and rarity, formed under unique metamorphic conditions. Ideal for display, study, or advanced mineral collections, this piece offers both aesthetic appeal and scientific significance. Each specimen is unique, reflecting millions of years of natural crystal growth deep within the Earth.
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm
Weight114 grams
Listed on01/13/2026
LocalityAfghanistan, Badakhshan
RepairsNo Repairs, No Reconstruction, No Restoration, No Damage
SKUSOC-114
Current owner
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Mineral guide
Learn about Spinel
, color range from ruby red to cobalt blue, sharp octahedral form, hardness 8, rare gemmy crystals on marble, prized by collectors for rarity and luster.Regional guide
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