specimen
Afghanite Crystal on Calcite from Afghanistan
SellerFine Art MineralsVisit store
Details
ColorsBlue
SizeSmall
Dimensions5.0 x 3.5 x 2.6 cm
Weight38 grams
Description
Incredible 3 cm fatty, rich blue, well terminated, lustrous, fluorescent Afghanite crystal is nicely standing on white calcite. It is still a rare member of the feldspathoid group of minerals. The colour is outstanding on this one, and with a rare crystal shape formations! This beautiful razor sharp crystal has all you want; magnificent colour and great luster with truly remarkable shape and sharp-terminated Crystal. It’s matrix has some fluorescent that adds even more to their interest and quality. Distinguished aesthetics and impact make this specimen stand out. This is also from the go to locality for Afghanite. It is one of the finest flawless piece we have seen. The color and geometries make it beautiful. Great contrary, incredible perfection with very fine quality and aesthetics a complete matrix specimen of Afghanite to wish for cabinet collectors.

Origin: Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan

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Unknown previous owners

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Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan