Afghanite (grand cristal) / Localité - Ladjuar Medam, (Mine Lapis-lazuli), Afghanistan (TYPE LOCALITY) (Ref: 816987309)
Ladjuar Medam, (Lapis-lazuli Mine), Sar-e Sang, Koksha Valley, Khash & Kuran Wa Munjan Districts, Badakhshan, Afghanistan (TYPE LOCALITY)
56mm x 44mm x 31mm
$3147
This complex feldspathoid is one of the more obscure members of the Cancrinite group, especially in fine quality specimens. The vast majority of Afghanite crystals, no matter how saturated the color may be, are opaque. This specimen hosts a beautiful, sharp, lustrous, well-formed, prismatic crystalData last checked on 2nd Feb 2025 - specimen may no longer be available
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