Afghanite is named after the country of its discovery. Afghanite is a recent addition to the list of desirable gemstones since it wasn t found until 1968. We are lucky enough to have some amazing cut afghanite gemstones as well as some specimens which are perfect for the avid collector. Afghanite forms sapphire blue crystals. Afghanite gemstones by colour.
L inscription et la connexion peuvent être réal. This table shows. It s a head turner with amazing blue shades ranging in color from light sea blue aqua to compelling fine sapphire like blue. Afghanite is named for afghanistan the country where it was first discovered. When this gem is placed under uv light it goes from a blue gem into an electric orange florescent stone.
9 5 x 7 7 x 4 5mm provenance. Badakhshan afghanistan rare translucent gemstone natural mined no invasive treatments oval profile facted cut lovely colour hues with mineral collection identification docket mf9237 presented in clear display protective. This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. It can produce attractive gemstones but gem rough is almost unobtainable and good crystals are rare. Afghanite na k 22 ca 10 si 24 al 24 o 96 so 4 6 cl 6 is a hydrous sodium calcium potassium sulfate chloride carbonate alumino silicate mineral afghanite is a feldspathoid of the cancrinite group and typically occurs with sodalite group minerals.
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Although gem quality stones are very scarce afghanite is definitely worth a second look. Select your favorite afghanite specimens and choose to buy now or place a bid. Click on a photo for more information. 0 50. Our individual sellers are located all over the world bringing you the most unique and be.Gem rock auctions sells verified afghanite specimens online in all shapes and sizes. It forms blue to colorless typically massive crystals in the trigonal crystal system the lowering of the symmetry from typical for. Gem rock auctions sells verified afghanite specimens online in all shapes and sizes. Although gem quality stones are very scarce afghanite is definitely worth a second look. 9 5 x 7 7 x 4 5mm provenance.
It forms blue to colorless typically massive crystals in the trigonal crystal system the lowering of the symmetry from typical for. L inscription et la connexion peuvent être réal. Afghanite is named after the country of its discovery.
