Hauyne Rough- 91 g - (41)

Natural Rough Hauyne – Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Offered is a natural rough Hauyne lot from the renowned Badakhshan mines of Afghanistan, with a total weight of 91 grams comprising 41 individual pieces.
The lot contains large-sized translucent Hauyne pieces with an attractive natural green to greenish-blue color and a pleasing natural lustre. The pieces are notably large for rough Hauyne, providing excellent potential for producing substantial, impressive-sized cabochons.
Most of the material is particularly well suited for cabochon cutting, while some pieces also show sufficient quality and transparency to offer potential for faceting. The combination of size, natural coloration, translucency and lustre makes this a very interesting lot for both cutters and collectors.
The color is completely natural and untreated, with the material offered in its natural rough state.
Key Features
Mineral: Hauyne
Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Total Weight: 91 grams
Number of Pieces: 41
Color: Natural green and greenish-blue
Transparency: Translucent
Lustre: Good natural lustre
Size: Large rough pieces
Cutting Potential: Excellent for large cabochons; selected pieces suitable for faceting
Treatment: Natural, unheated and untreated
A fascinating opportunity to acquire a large lot of natural Afghan Hauyne, particularly attractive for cutters seeking sizeable rough for statement cabochons, while selected pieces may also offer faceting potential.