Gypsum from Sar-e-Sang, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan - image 1
Gypsum from Sar-e-Sang, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan - image 2

Gypsum from Sar-e-Sang, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

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A light purple lustrous gemmy crystal of marialite 1.6 cm in length on a white gypsum matrix. In good condition, I believe that this has been stabilized around the main crystal. A previous label comes with the specimen, the locality given however is incorrect.

Product details

SpeciesGypsumMarialite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 2.8 x 2.0 cm
Added on05/16/2025
LocalityAfghanistan, Badakhshan, Sar-e-Sang

Current owner

Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2025
Price paid
$160.00

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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a diverse sulfate featuring selenite, satin spar, alabaster and desert roses; prized for clarity, dramatic twin forms, and collectible rarity.
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Gypsum from Sar-e-Sang
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Sar-e-Sang
Sar-e-Sang, Afghanistan — renowned lapis lazuli locality in the Hindu Kush, prized for ultramarine lazurite crystals and rare blue feldspathoid assemblages for…