Mineral: Pollucite
Locality: Laghman Province, Afghanistan
Dimensions: 18 x 15 x 8 cm / main crystal: 11.2 cm
Description: Mass: 2312 g
MIM number:1855
Large, perfectly formed beige crystal, highlighted by the iron oxide stained matrix on which it has formed. It shows a very smooth surface, which is unusual for a species that is most often found as corroded crystals. Two shiny quartz crystals are also present on the matrix.
Photographer: FMI / Federico Picciani
Publication: "Minéraux - Le Guide des Passionnés"
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