1" Rich Royal Blue Lazurite Crystal - Afghanistan

Rich Royal Blue Lazurite Crystal - Afghanistan #309575

This wonderful specimen is a vibrant, royal blue lazurite crystal section that has been completely removed from the marble/calcite matrix it was found in. It was collected from the Sar-e-Sang District of Afghanistan, an area well known for its phenomenal lazurite crystals.

Comes with an acrylic display case.

Lazurite is a vibrant blue mineral of the tectosilicates group with the chemical formula Na6Ca2Al6Si6O24S2. It is the blue component in lapis lazuli and is most often found in massive forms, though in some cases it does form individual crystals. Afghanistan is well known for several deposits that produce phenomenal lazurite crystals in a marble matrix. These specimens are highly sought after by both amateur and expert mineral collectors.

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SPECIES

Lazurite & Pyrite

LOCATION

Sar-e-Sang District, Kokcha Valley, Badakshan Province, Afghanistan

SIZE

1 x .7"

1" Rich Royal Blue Lazurite Crystal - Afghanistan

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