Mineral: Lazurite
Locality: Sar-e Sang, Koksha Valley, Khash & Kuran Wa Munjan Districts, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Dimensions: 10,0 x 8,0 x 6,5 cm
Description: Main crystal size : 6,0 cm
Well formed, deep blue crystal on a white gangue with few inclusions of calcite and pyrite
MIM number 648
Photographer : Augustin de Valence (Ainu)
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