Natural Purple Spinel Facet Rough Lot – Badakhshan, Afghanistan A beautiful lot of natural purple facet grade rough Spinel from the Badakhshan mines of Afghanistan, with a total weight of 27 grams. The pieces display an attractive natural purple colour, excellent transparency, strong lustre, and very good clarity. All pieces are facet-grade rough, with transparent material that resembles clear water glass. The rough is suitable for cutting into faceted gemstones for jewellery, with the final size and quality of the cut stones depending on the individual piece. Each piece in this lot has good potential for cutting, making this an interesting parcel for gem cutters, jewellery designers, collectors, and Spinel enthusiasts. The combination of natural purple colour, transparency, lustre, and clarity makes this a desirable Afghan Spinel rough lot. Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan Gemstone: Natural Spinel Colour: Natural Purple Total Weight: 27 grams Type: Facet-grade rough Transparency: Transparent Lustre: Excellent Use: Suitable for faceting and jewellery.