Celestine on Calcite - Laman celestine deposit, Badghis, Afghanistan
Celestine on Calcite
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Dimensions: 3.4 x 2 x 3cm
Location: Laman, Qala e Naw District, Badghis Province, Afghanistan
Pleasant surprise for this new discovery. Excellent celestine crystals r on calcite microcrystallization. Celestine is remarkable for its crystallography, its luster, its gem and its color.
Dimensions without the acrylic base, which is supplied with the mineralogical specimen.
A collector's guide to Laman celestine deposit, Afghanistan: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 54 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.
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