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Sodalite with Winchite

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A glassy light purple translucent crystal grouping of sodalite with minor colorless winchite. This is very good for the species, the piece is in good condition. Incredibly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.

Product details

SpeciesSodalite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
Added on03/24/2025
LocalityAfghanistan, Badakhshan, Dar-e-Zu mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2025
Price paid
$535.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Sodalite from Dar-e-Zu mine
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Locality guide
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.