Afghanite

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This complex silicate is one of the more obscure members of the Cancrinite group. This piece features several light blue color crystals up to 1.6 cm in a massive Calcite matrix. The finest crystals of this material are found at the Koksha Valley in Afghanistan. 7.6 x 6.2 x 5.5cm