Mineral: Sodalite with Pyrite and Wurtzite
Locality: Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm / main crystal: 1.1 cm.

Description: Mass: 87 g MIM number: 1327 Probable year of extraction : 2009 Small, smooth, lustrous, translucent dodecahedrons, very well formed and of a dark blue color, set on a matrix of small pyrite crystals (the largest measuring 9mm) with some traces of orange wurtzite. The sodalite crystals are fluorescent (a bright yellow-orange) under long UV rays. Photographer: AINU / Augustin de Valence; Publications: "Mineralogical Record: May-Jun 2014", "101 Minéraux et Pierres Précieuses qu'il faut avoir vus dans sa vie", "Minéraux - Le Guide des Passionnés" Ex collection: Herbert Obodda (USA)

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