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Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli from Sar-e-sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan (Type Locality for Lazurite)

 
Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli from Sar-e-sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan (Type Locality for Lazurite)

Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli from Sar-e-sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan (Type Locality for Lazurite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli from Sar-e-sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan (Type Locality for Lazurite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 44182
Mineral:Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli
Locality:Sar-e-sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan (Type Locality for Lazurite)
Description:Large indigo-blue lapis-lazuli crystal, the gem variety of the mineral species lazurite, in gray marble with scattered yellow-metallic pyrite crystals to 2 mm. The crystal has matte textured surface, with remnants of marble on some faces.
Overall Size:5x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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