Sapphire with muscovite matrix Mineral Collection - Height: 79 mm - Width: 74 mm- 273 g - (1)
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Natural blue sapphire crystal with muscovite matrix from Badakhshan, Afghanistan; total weight 273 g, dimensions 79 × 74 × 31 mm, featuring one large parent crystal with several smaller sapphire crystals distributed across the matrix and self-standable for display.
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Natural Blue Sapphire Crystal with Muscovite Matrix – Badakhshan, Afghanistan
This impressive natural Blue Sapphire specimen from the Badakhshan mines of Afghanistan has a total weight of 273 grams and measures approximately 79 × 74 × 31 mm.
The specimen features a prominent large parent Sapphire crystal naturally grown through the hard Muscovite matrix, extending from the upper part toward the lower section of the specimen. In addition to the main crystal, several smaller Blue Sapphire crystals can be seen distributed across the matrix.
The Sapphire crystals display a natural blue colour and natural crystal formations. The combination of the elongated main crystal, numerous smaller Sapphire crystals, and the contrasting Muscovite matrix gives the specimen a particularly interesting and distinctive structure.
The specimen is self-standable, making it convenient for cabinet display. The natural arrangement of the Sapphire crystals across the matrix makes this a notable piece for collectors of Sapphire and Afghan minerals.
Specimen Details:
Mineral: Natural Blue Sapphire
Matrix: Muscovite
Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Weight: 273 g
Dimensions: 79 × 74 × 31 mm
Colour: Natural Blue
Crystal Formation: One large parent crystal with several additional Sapphire crystals
Termination: Natural
Damage/Repair: None, according to the seller
Stand: Self-standable
Suitable for: Mineral collection and display
Natural Blue Sapphire Crystal with Muscovite Matrix – Badakhshan, Afghanistan
This impressive natural Blue Sapphire specimen from the Badakhshan mines of Afghanistan has a total weight of 273 grams and measures approximately 79 × 74 × 31 mm.
The specimen features a prominent large parent Sapphire crystal naturally grown through the hard Muscovite matrix, extending from the upper part toward the lower section of the specimen. In addition to the main crystal, several smaller Blue Sapphire crystals can be seen distributed across the matrix.
The Sapphire crystals display a natural blue colour and natural crystal formations. The combination of the elongated main crystal, numerous smaller Sapphire crystals, and the contrasting Muscovite matrix gives the specimen a particularly interesting and distinctive structure.
The specimen is self-standable, making it convenient for cabinet display. The natural arrangement of the Sapphire crystals across the matrix makes this a notable piece for collectors of Sapphire and Afghan minerals.
Specimen Details:
Mineral: Natural Blue Sapphire
Matrix: Muscovite
Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Weight: 273 g
Dimensions: 79 × 74 × 31 mm
Colour: Natural Blue
Crystal Formation: One large parent crystal with several additional Sapphire crystals
Termination: Natural
Damage/Repair: None, according to the seller
Stand: Self-standable
Suitable for: Mineral collection and display
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Sapphire with muscovite matrix
Mineral form
Mineral Collection
Weight
273 g
Origin (region/city)
badakhshan mines
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Height
79 mm
Width
74 mm
Depth
31 mm
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