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Sodalite with Winchite

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Purple crystals of sodalite, this is the variety known as hackmanite, measuring to 2.5 cm in size on a crystallized matrix of winchite. The sodalite crystals are incredibly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light. This is in great condition.

Product details

SpeciesSodalite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on05/03/2025
LocalityAfghanistan, Badakhshan, Dar-e-Zu mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2025
Price paid
$290.50
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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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.