minfind.com
Afghanite - large crystal on Calcite
Afghanite - large crystal on Calcite Afghanite - large crystal on Calcite Afghanite - large crystal on Calcite
Click photos to view larger versions.

Afghanite - large crystal on Calcite (Ref: 23.1-031)

Kiran, Koksha Valley, Khash and Kuran Wa Munjian Districts, Badakshan, Afghanistan
61mm x 47mm x 40mm
A fine, large single crystal of intense blue Afghanite on contrasting matrix. The crystal is complete, well-terminated and 4.5 CM tall. This is worldwide a very rare mineral, only known from a handful of sites and the only crystals of such large size have come from the Badakshan deposits. Over the past two decades a very few finds of excellent Afghanites have raised he standard of quality for this specie. This is a very fine and attractive example of this remarkable mineral that is a first rate display quality piece. In undamaged condition, there are a few natural stress cracks to note that are typical in these larger crystals but are not damage or weakness. With some backlighting the crystal is very translucent and glows a rich blue color.
From: Well-Arranged Molecules
Sorry. This specimen has been sold. Please view alternatives below.

Please tell the dealer you found this mineral on minfind.com - help keep minfind.com alive again!

All photos for this item are copyright © Well-Arranged Molecules and may not be used for any other purpose without permission.

See Also

Calcite
middle slope of Dat Taw Mount, Dattaw camp, Mogok Valley Zone, Mandalay Region, Myanmar (Burma)
$950
60mm x 30mm x 20mm
From: The Arkenstone
Afghanite
Sar-e-Sang | Koksha Valley | Kuran wa Munjan District | Badakhshan | Afghanistan
$481 *
35mm x 26mm x 30mm
From: Wendel Minerals
Calcite with Chalcopyrite
Sweetwater mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
$920
120mm x 70mm x 50mm
From: Weinrich Minerals
Calcite with Pyrite phantom inclusions
Dalen-Kjorholt Mine, Brevik, Telemark, Norway
$950
40mm x 20mm x 10mm
From: The Arkenstone
Aurichalcite with Calcite
Graphic-Waldo Mine, Magdalena, Socorro Co., New Mexico, USA
$950
80mm x 70mm x 30mm
From: The Arkenstone
Calcite
Egremont, West Cumberland Iron Field, Cumbria, England, UK
$1000
100mm x 60mm x 40mm
From: The Arkenstone
Calcite on Quartz
Ballyegan Quarry, Castle Island, Co. Kerry, Ireland
$1000
220mm x 140mm x 70mm
From: Marin Minerals
Dravite with Calcite
Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania
$1000
50mm x 30mm x 25mm
From: Weinrich Minerals
Dravite with Calcite
Landanai, Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania
$1000
40mm x 25mm x 12mm
From: Weinrich Minerals
Calcite from Norway
Dalen-Kjørholt Mine, Brevik, Porsgrunn, Telemark, Norway
$1000
44mm x 97mm x 35mm
From: Greenstone Fine Mineralia
Calcite
Stank Mine, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, UK
$1000
100mm x 90mm x 60mm
From: Weinrich Minerals
Calcite
Cemetery Ridge Development, Sweetwater mine, Viburnum Trend, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
$825
150mm x 80mm x 35mm
From: Weinrich Minerals
Calcite on Galena from Sweetwater Mine
Sweetwater Mine, Reynolds Co., Missouri, USA
$775
88mm x 85mm x 75mm
From: Greenstone Fine Mineralia
Calcite with Copper
Quincy mine, Houghton Co., Michigan, USA
$920
32mm x 26mm x 18mm
From: Weinrich Minerals
Kolwezite-Malachite after Cuprite with Calcite
Kakanda, Lubudi, Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
$765
60mm x 40mm x 15mm
From: Weinrich Minerals
* price is an approximate conversion and may not be accurate.

Please note that all information shown on this site may be subject to change. Information and photos are taken automatically from dealer websites and because of this errors may creep in from time to time. If there is a difference shown in price, details or availability between this site and the dealer website, you should always assume the dealer website is correct. Some of these minerals may no longer be available as our indexing of dealer websites is not real-time.

If you want to have your mineral website listed on minfind.com, click here to find out how.

Website copyright © J.Ralph and minfind.com 2009-2025. All photographs and mineral descriptions remain copyright of the mineral dealers. All Rights Reserved.