AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Afghanistan > Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 78671 |
Mineral: | Lazurite var. Lapis Lazuli |
Locality: | Lajuar Madan, Sar-e-Sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan (Type Locality for Lazurite) |
Description: | Superb specimen of well-defined lapis-lazuli crystals, the gem variety of the mineral species lazurite, nicely exposed on the top edge of white marble. The lazurite crystals are deep indigo-blue color and exhibit classic dodecahedral form. |
Overall Size: | 5.5x5x3 cm |
Crystals: | 15-23 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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