Beryl (variety morganite) with Elbaite and Orthoclase on Albite and 'lepidolite' - Sooray prospect, Afghanistan - 11 x 10 x 10.5 cm / main crystal: 3.5 cm.

Mineral: Beryl (variety morganite) with Elbaite and Orthoclase on Albite and 'lepidolite'
Locality: Sooray prospect, Dara-I-Pech District (Pech District), Kunar Province (Konar), Afghanistan
Dimensions: 11 x 10 x 10.5 cm / main crystal: 3.5 cm.

Description: Mass: 671 g MIM number: 2273 Probable year of extraction : 2022 Two intertwined elbaite crystals (9,5 cm max.) in pastel colors on a base made of albite lamellae, a little lepidolite, and very well formed morganite crystals, including 3 large ones and 4 smaller ones. 3 small elbaites are also present on the matrix. The top of the largest elbaite is partially covered with orthoclase. The elbaite/morganite association is not common. Photographer: MCP / Federico Picciani