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Afghanite

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Afghanite, 2.8 cm, from Sar-e-Sang, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan. Wendell Wilson photo.

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SpeciesAfghanite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAfghanistan, Badakhshan, Dar-e-Zu mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 96
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Alexander Schauss

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Dar-e-Zu mine
Dar-e-Zu mine, Afghanistan — famed Badakhshan lapis lazuli locality with sharp lazurite in white marble and rare afghanite/sodalite finds for collectors.