Spinel on calcite from Afghanistan are striking mineral specimens in which well-formed spinel crystals sit naturally atop a contrasting white calcite matrix. Spinel is often purple-pink to red, and features octahedral faces. These rare and aesthetic combinations are typically found in marble and metamorphosed carbonate rocks of regions like the Koksha Valley in Badakhshan Province, where Afghanistan’s rich geological history has produced world-class spinel occurrences.
Size: 3.8 x 3.2 Cm
Weight: 14g
( Conversion: 1 inch = 2.5 Cm )
Origin: Sar e Sang, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
The spinel appears pinkish-red under natural or normal light, but glows a vivid magenta under UV lighting (also known as “black light”). A longwave UV light is recommended for optimal fluorescence.
Please note that this is a natural product, sometimes stones and crystals have small imperfections and blemishes. Acrylic base not included.
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