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Phlogopite from Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

 
Phlogopite from Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Phlogopite from Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Phlogopite from Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Phlogopite from Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 46154
Mineral:Phlogopite
Locality:Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Description:Large gemmy amber-colored phlogopite mica crystal in white marble. The phlogopite crystal is uncommonly transparent and fluoresces under UV illumination. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:7x5x5 cm
Crystals:38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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