Strong UV Reactive Afghanite Crystal - Height: 4.2 cm - Width: 1.5 cm- 16 g

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An attractive Afghanite crystal from the famous Sar-e-Sang deposit in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. The specimen displays an intense natural blue color and exceptionally strong fluorescence under UV light, producing vivid orange and yellow luminescence. Carefully hand-selected for its particularly bright UV response, it is an excellent example of this highly sought-after fluorescent mineral. A fine collector's specimen from one of the world's classic Afghanite localities.

An attractive Afghanite crystal from the famous Sar-e-Sang deposit in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. The specimen displays an intense natural blue color and exceptionally strong fluorescence under UV light, producing vivid orange and yellow luminescence. Carefully hand-selected for its particularly bright UV response, it is an excellent example of this highly sought-after fluorescent mineral. A fine collector's specimen from one of the world's classic Afghanite localities.

Details

Main mineral
Strong UV Reactive Afghanite
Mineral form
Crystal
Weight
16 g
Origin (region/city)
Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Height
4.2 cm
Width
1.5 cm
Depth
1.9 cm
PolandVerified
1631
Objects sold
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