Florescent rare Afghanite under UV light Rough- 51 g - (37)
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Natural Afghanite rough lot from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, weighing 51 g in 37 pieces, with light blue transparent crystals that fluoresce yellow under UV light and offer potential for faceting or cabochon cutting.
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Natural Fluorescent Afghanite Rough Lot – Badakhshan, Afghanistan
This is a beautiful lot of Natural Afghanite Rough from the famous Badakhshan mines of Afghanistan, with a total weight of 51 grams comprising 37 individual pieces.
The lot displays an attractive natural light blue colour with very good transparency and excellent lustre. All pieces are transparent, with no opaque or translucent pieces in the lot. Most of the pieces are of good size and offer potential for both faceting and cabochon cutting.
One of the most appealing features of this lot is its strong fluorescence under UV light. The natural blue Afghanite changes to a noticeable yellow fluorescence under UV, as demonstrated in the photographs.
Afghanite is a relatively rare mineral, and specimens from Badakhshan, Afghanistan are particularly appreciated by mineral and gemstone collectors.
Lot Details
Mineral: Natural Afghanite
Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Total Weight: 51 grams
Number of Pieces: 37
Natural Colour: Light Blue
Transparency: Transparent throughout the lot
Lustre: Very good
Fluorescence: Yellow under UV light
Potential: Faceting and cabochon cutting
Treatment: Natural
A distinctive Afghanite rough lot combining natural light-blue colour, transparency and attractive UV fluorescence, suitable for collectors and lapidary use.
The photographs show the actual lot offered in this auction.
Natural Fluorescent Afghanite Rough Lot – Badakhshan, Afghanistan
This is a beautiful lot of Natural Afghanite Rough from the famous Badakhshan mines of Afghanistan, with a total weight of 51 grams comprising 37 individual pieces.
The lot displays an attractive natural light blue colour with very good transparency and excellent lustre. All pieces are transparent, with no opaque or translucent pieces in the lot. Most of the pieces are of good size and offer potential for both faceting and cabochon cutting.
One of the most appealing features of this lot is its strong fluorescence under UV light. The natural blue Afghanite changes to a noticeable yellow fluorescence under UV, as demonstrated in the photographs.
Afghanite is a relatively rare mineral, and specimens from Badakhshan, Afghanistan are particularly appreciated by mineral and gemstone collectors.
Lot Details
Mineral: Natural Afghanite
Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Total Weight: 51 grams
Number of Pieces: 37
Natural Colour: Light Blue
Transparency: Transparent throughout the lot
Lustre: Very good
Fluorescence: Yellow under UV light
Potential: Faceting and cabochon cutting
Treatment: Natural
A distinctive Afghanite rough lot combining natural light-blue colour, transparency and attractive UV fluorescence, suitable for collectors and lapidary use.
The photographs show the actual lot offered in this auction.
Details
Number of objects
37
Main mineral
Florescent rare Afghanite under UV light
Mineral form
Rough
Weight
51 g
Origin (region/city)
badakhshan mines
Country of origin
Afghanistan
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