The Wonderful Deep Blue Lazurite Coated Afghanite Crystals with Fluorescent Wernerite, Scapolite, Calcite, and Pyrite is a stunning mineral specimen that showcases a mesmerizing combination of colors and minerals. The Afghanite crystals are coated in a deep blue Lazurite, creating a striking visual contrast. The presence of fluorescent Wernerite adds a captivating glow under ultraviolet light, enhancing its allure. Additionally, the specimen features Scapolite, Calcite, and Pyrite, contributing to its unique and intricate composition. This exquisite piece is a true gem for any mineral enthusiast or collector, exemplifying the beauty and diversity found in the world of minerals. Size: 102*69*60 mm Weight: 485 Gram Mine: Sar e Sang Province: Badakhshan Country: Afghanistan Note: Except fluorescent Photos, all others are taken at sunlight ——————————————————————————- INFO about LAZURITE & AFGHANITE: Lazurite: Lazurite was first described in 1890 for an occurrence in the Sar-e-Sang District, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. It has been mined for more than 6,000 years in the lapis lazuli district of Badakhshan. It has been used as a pigment in painting and cloth dyeing since at least the 6th or 7th century. It is also mined at Lake Baikal in Siberia, Mount Vesuvius, Burma, Canada, and the United States. The name is from the Persian (لاجورد) Lajward or Lajvard for blue. Lazurite is a deep‐blue to greenish‐blue. The colour is due to the presence of S− 3 anions. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 5.5 and a specific gravity of 2.4. It is translucent with a refractive index of 1.50. It is fusible at 3.5 on Wolfgang Franz von Kobell's fusibility scale, and soluble in HCl. It commonly contains or is associated with grains of pyrite. Lazurite is a product of contact metamorphism of limestone and is typically associated with calcite, pyrite, diopside, humite, forsterite, hauyne and muscovite. Other blue minerals, such as the carbonate azurite and the phosphate lazulite, may be confused with lazurite, but are easily distinguished with careful examination. At one time, lazurite was a synonym for azurite. Afghanite: Afghanite was discovered in 1968 in the Lapis-lazuli Mine, Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan and takes its name from that country (Afghanistan). It has also been described from localities in Germany, Italy, the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, near Lake Baikal in Siberia, New York and Newfoundland. Afghanite is a rare mineral that belongs to the feldspathoid group. This stone typically occurs in crystalline form and is usually blue in color, but it can also be found in shades of white, gray, or green. Afghanite has a complex chemical composition, consisting of sodium, calcium, aluminum, silicon, and sulfate ions. It is often found in association with other minerals like sodalite and hauyne. Basically it is used as a gemstone. The Hardness of this stone vary from 5.5 to 6 grade. Due to its scarcity and unique properties, Afghanite is considered a valuable collector's gemstone. It is admired for its intense blue color. ------------------------------------------- Shipping Info: Our Shipping Policy ensures efficient worldwide shipping through Austrian Post, offering five distinct packing categories that determine shipping costs based on package dimensions and weight. Here's a brief overview of each category: 1. Packing (Envelop): Suitable for items weighing up to 75 grams, this category has specific dimensions not exceeding: Length 23.5 centimeters, Width 16.2 centimeters, and Height 0.5 centimeters. 2. Packing (Plain Packing): Ideal for parcels weighing up to 2 kilograms, this category has dimensions not exceeding of Length 35.3 centimeters, Width 25 centimeters, and Height 3 centimeters. 3. Packing (Box or Bubble Envelope): This category is commonly used for most of our items. It accommodates parcels up to 2 kilograms in weight, with the combined length, width, and height not exceeding 90 centimeters. However, it's important to note that the longest side of the package must not exceed 50 centimeters. 4. Packing (Square Box): Suitable for heavier items, this category can handle packages weighing up to 31.5 kilograms. The dimensions should be as follows: Length 100 centimeters, Width 60 centimeters, and Height 60 centimeters. 5. Packing (Not Square Box): Similar to Packing Number 4, this category can handle packages weighing up to 31.5 kilograms. However, it is designed for packages that are not square or have dimensions larger than those specified in Packing Number 4.