Zircon from Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan - image 1

Zircon from Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan

Ex François Lietard, Andy Seibel & Rosa Nowels

Product details

SpeciesZircon
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.5 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm
Added on05/17/2026
LocalityAfghanistan, Kunar, Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field

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David Lucas
Member since 2025

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Mineral guide
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lustrous tetragonal crystals in cinnamon to red-brown hues, gemmy to opaque, high density, and a metamictization history that intrigues collectors.
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Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field
A collector's guide to Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Afghanistan: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 329 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.