Florescent rare Spinal crystal on Quartz Matrix under UV Light Specimen - Height: 62 mm - Width: 55 mm- 159 g - (1)

Rare Fluorescent Spinel Crystal on Quartz Matrix – Badakhshan, Afghanistan – 139 g

Offering here is a remarkable natural fluorescent Spinel crystal specimen from the Badakhshan mines of Afghanistan, weighing approximately 139 grams and measuring 62 × 55 × 32 mm.

The specimen features a prominent naturally terminated purple Spinel crystal, aesthetically positioned on a contrasting quartz-rich matrix. The crystal has an attractive natural purple colour and displays a distinctive crystal form, making it particularly appealing as a collector's specimen.

Under UV illumination, the crystal shows a striking fluorescence and colour change from purple toward reddish tones, adding an additional dimension to the specimen. The combination of its natural termination, purple colour, fluorescence and matrix setting makes this an unusual and highly collectible mineral specimen.

The crystal is naturally grown on the upper portion of the matrix and forms the focal point of the specimen. Its self-standing form also makes it particularly suitable for display in a mineral cabinet, collection or showroom.

Specifications:

Mineral: Spinel
Locality: Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Matrix: Quartz-rich matrix
Weight: Approx. 139 g
Dimensions: 62 × 55 × 32 mm
Crystal: Natural, terminated Spinel crystal
Colour: Natural purple
UV response: Purple to reddish fluorescence/colour appearance under UV
Treatment: Natural specimen
Display: Self-standing
Condition: Natural specimen with typical surface characteristics

A distinctive Afghan Spinel specimen combining a naturally terminated purple crystal, attractive matrix, unusual UV response and excellent display presence—an appealing addition to a serious mineral collection.