Blue Afghanite on Lazurite with Pyrite
Blue Afghanite on Lazurite with Pyrite
Blue Afghanite on Lazurite with Pyrite
Blue Afghanite on Lazurite with Pyrite
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Product Title: Rare Blue Afghanite Crystal on Lazurite with Pyrite from Afghanistan

Rare Blue Afghanite Crystal on Lazurite with Pyrite from Afghanistan

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Vendor: gandharagems
SKU: ALP-00-690
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Product Type: Rocks & Fossils
Color: Blue
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Description

This rare specimen from Afghanistan showcases a stunning blue afghanite crystal nestled within a matrix of deep blue lazurite, with flecks of metallic pyrite adding a touch of golden shimmer. Afghanite, a relatively rare mineral, is known for its vibrant blue hue, which can range from a striking deep blue to lighter azure tones, adding a dynamic color contrast against the intense ultramarine backdrop of lazurite. The lazurite matrix itself is a member of the sodalite group, prized for its rich coloration, often the primary component of lapis lazuli. Tiny pyrite inclusions are scattered throughout the specimen, providing a natural sparkle and complementing the mineral’s rich blues with a brilliant metallic accent.

 

Product Information:

Specimen Type Afghanite on Lazurite with Pyrite
Weight 383 grams
Dimension H: 8.8 x W: 6.5 x D: 6.8 cm
Origin Saar-e-Sang Mine, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Treatment None 


Afghanite Description:

Afghanite Crystal is a very rare hydrous sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, sulfate, and carbonate alumina-silicate mineral. As you may really see, it’s a very complicated mineral with an even extra unusual crystal shape. it can occur in long prismatic crystals, double-terminated as bi pyramid crystals, or as crusts coating a matrix (generally calcite or marble). This mineral stages in color from light sky blue to a dark navy, but also can be seen as colorless and transparent. Afghanite was first discovered in 1968 by R. Giraud, F. Cesbron, and P. Bariand. They named it after the USA.  They discovered it in, Afghanistan. it can be specifically traced to the Badakhshan region located within the northeastern corner of the country.


Afghanite Associations:

Chakras

Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

Luster

Vitreous

Zodiac

Scorpio

Tenacity

Brittle

Hardness

5.5-6

Color

White, light blue, dark blue


Healing Properties of Afghanite:                         

  • Afghanite activates your specific psychic skills to help you obtain messages from your spirit guides and guardian angels.
  • This mineral helps one become greater conscious of the minor information in any surroundings and recognize the actual meaning behind sure symbolism being depicted.



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