Vorobyevite Minerals

Vorobyevite Mineral Specimens Rare Alkali-Rich Blue Beryl from Afghanistan | Gandhara Fine Minerals Discover the extraordinary: genuine Vorobyevite specimens from the remote pegmatites of Afghanistan, available only at Gandhara Fine Minerals. These rare alkali-rich beryls are treasured by collectors and connoisseurs for their vivid “petroleum-blue” colour, unique crystal habit, and limited world supply. Each piece in this collection is hand-selected from known localities such as the Deo Darrah region in the Kuran Wa Munjan district of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. Origin & Locality Primary source: Deo Darrah, Kuran Wa Munjan & Khash districts, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. Formation: Late-stage alkali-rich pegmatites, with...

Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl From Afghanistan

Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl From Afghanistan

$2,000.00

Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl From Afghanistan

$2,000.00
Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl on Rubilite Tourmaline Crystal from Afghanistan

Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl on Rubilite Tourmaline Crystal from Afghanistan

$1,400.00

Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl on Rubilite Tourmaline Crystal from Afghanistan

$1,400.00
Blue Etched Alkali Beryl Vorobyevite crystals on Albite Matrix from Afghanistan

Blue Etched Alkali Beryl Vorobyevite crystals on Albite Matrix from Afghanistan

$1,600.00

Blue Etched Alkali Beryl Vorobyevite crystals on Albite Matrix from Afghanistan

$1,600.00
Rare Alkali Blue Beryl Vorobyevite crystals on Muscovite from Afghanistan

Rare Alkali Blue Beryl Vorobyevite crystals on Muscovite from Afghanistan

$550.00

Rare Alkali Blue Beryl Vorobyevite crystals on Muscovite from Afghanistan

$550.00
Rare Alkali-rich Blue Beryl Vorobyevite crystals on Muscovite from Afghanistan

Rare Alkali-rich Blue Beryl Vorobyevite crystals on Muscovite from Afghanistan

$1,500.00

Rare Alkali-rich Blue Beryl Vorobyevite crystals on Muscovite from Afghanistan

$1,500.00
rare Alkali Rich blue Vorobyevite crystal cluster from Afghanistan

rare Alkali Rich blue Vorobyevite crystal cluster from Afghanistan

$550.00

rare Alkali Rich blue Vorobyevite crystal cluster from Afghanistan

$550.00
Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Blue Beryl Crystals On Matrix From Afghanistan

Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Blue Beryl Crystals On Matrix From Afghanistan

$1,200.00

Rare Vorobyevite Alkali Blue Beryl Crystals On Matrix From Afghanistan

$1,200.00
Rare Vorobyevite Blue Beryl Cluster with Bicolor Tourmaline from Afghanistan

Rare Vorobyevite Blue Beryl Cluster with Bicolor Tourmaline from Afghanistan

$5,500.00

Rare Vorobyevite Blue Beryl Cluster with Bicolor Tourmaline from Afghanistan

$5,500.00
Embrace of Rare Alkali Rich Caesium Bearing Vorobyevite on Matrix from Afghanistan

Embrace of Rare Alkali Rich Caesium Bearing Vorobyevite on Matrix from Afghanistan

$580.00

Embrace of Rare Alkali Rich Caesium Bearing Vorobyevite on Matrix from Afghanistan

$580.00
Rare Alkali-rich Blue Beryl Vorobyevite Crystal Rose from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Rare Alkali-rich Blue Beryl Vorobyevite Crystal Rose from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

$150.00

Rare Alkali-rich Blue Beryl Vorobyevite Crystal Rose from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

$150.00
Gemmy Vorobyevite Crystal on Muscovite Rose

Gemmy Vorobyevite Crystal on Muscovite Rose

$1,200.00

Gemmy Vorobyevite Crystal on Muscovite Rose

$1,200.00
Sky Blue Vorobyevite Crystal with Muscovite

Sky Blue Vorobyevite Crystal with Muscovite

$750.00

Sky Blue Vorobyevite Crystal with Muscovite

$750.00

Vorobyevite Mineral Specimens Rare Alkali-Rich Blue Beryl from Afghanistan | Gandhara Fine Minerals

Discover the extraordinary: genuine Vorobyevite specimens from the remote pegmatites of Afghanistan, available only at Gandhara Fine Minerals. These rare alkali-rich beryls are treasured by collectors and connoisseurs for their vivid “petroleum-blue” colour, unique crystal habit, and limited world supply.

Each piece in this collection is hand-selected from known localities such as the Deo Darrah region in the Kuran Wa Munjan district of Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.

Origin & Locality

Primary source: Deo Darrah, Kuran Wa Munjan & Khash districts, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.
Formation: Late-stage alkali-rich pegmatites, with high sodium/lithium substitution channels in the beryl structure.

Vorobyevite Mineral Details

Property	Description
Mineral Name	Vorobyevite (alkali-rich blue beryl)
Chemical/Formula	Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈ (with significant Na, Li, K, Cs substitution)
Crystal System	Hexagonal (tabular habit often)
Color	Deep “petroleum” blue, sometimes tabular blue zones
Transparency	Transparent to translucent
Hardness (Mohs)	~7.5–8
Major Source	Afghanistan (Badakhshan)
Associated Minerals	Tourmaline, mica, quartz in same pegmatite matrix

Metaphysical & Healing Properties

While technical scientific data on vorobyevite is limited, by association with the beryl family its metaphysical qualities can be derived:

Aspect	Vorobyevite Benefits
Chakra	Crown & Third Eye (for its rare blue hue)
Element	Air & Water — clarity, intuition, flow
Energy Type	Rare, elevating, enlightening
Healing Uses	Boosts intuition, promotes higher awareness, aids clear communication & insight
Spiritual Meaning	Connects to rare-earth energies, supports focus, rarity encourages appreciation
Best Placement	Meditation space, collector display, focal piece in room décor

General beryl metaphysical references: soothing anxiety, enhancing clarity, opening higher chakras.

Why Choose Gandhara Fine Minerals?

Ethical sourcing of genuine Vorobyevite (alkali-rich beryl) from verified Afghan localities
Individually selected specimens with excellent form, color and aesthetic appeal
Ideal for high-end mineral collections, luxury décor, and serious connoisseurs
Secure global shipping from Pakistan to collectors worldwide