{"product_id":"blue-afghanite-on-lazurite-with-pyrite-shop-now","title":"Rare Blue Afghanite Crystal on Lazurite with Pyrite from Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-style=\"color: blue; text-align: left;\"\u003eThis rare specimen from Afghanistan showcases a stunning \u003cem\u003eblue afghanite crystal\u003c\/em\u003e nestled within a matrix of deep blue lazurite, with flecks of metallic pyrite adding a touch of golden shimmer. Afghanite, a relatively rare mineral, is known for its vibrant blue hue, which can range from a striking deep blue to lighter azure tones, adding a dynamic color contrast against the intense ultramarine backdrop of lazurite. The lazurite matrix itself is a member of the sodalite group, prized for its rich coloration, often the primary component of lapis lazuli. Tiny pyrite inclusions are scattered throughout the specimen, providing a natural sparkle and complementing the mineral’s rich blues with a brilliant metallic accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-style=\"color: blue; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable height=\"207\" width=\"529\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 121.783px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003eSpecimen Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 403.417px;\"\u003eAfghanite on Lazurite with Pyrite\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 121.783px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 403.417px;\"\u003e383 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 121.783px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 403.417px;\"\u003eH: 8.8 x W: 6.5 x D: 6.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 121.783px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 403.417px;\"\u003eSaar-e-Sang Mine, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 121.783px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 403.417px;\"\u003eNone \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfghanite Description:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfghanite Crystal is a very rare hydrous sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, sulfate, and carbonate alumina-silicate mineral. As you may really see, it’s a very complicated mineral with an even extra unusual crystal shape. it can occur in long prismatic crystals, double-terminated as bi pyramid crystals, or as crusts coating a matrix (generally calcite or marble). This mineral stages in color from light sky blue to a dark navy, but also can be seen as colorless and transparent. Afghanite was first discovered in 1968 by R. Giraud, F. Cesbron, and P. Bariand. They named it after the USA.  They discovered it in, Afghanistan. it can be specifically traced to the Badakhshan region located within the northeastern corner of the country.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfghanite Associations:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChakras\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThird Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLuster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVitreous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZodiac\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScorpio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTenacity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrittle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5.5-6\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite, light blue, dark blue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHealing Properties of Afghanite:                         \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfghanite activates your specific psychic skills to help you obtain messages from your spirit guides and guardian angels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis mineral helps one become greater conscious of the minor information in any surroundings and recognize the actual meaning behind sure symbolism being depicted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph \/--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gandhara Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52611443392875,"sku":"ALP-00-690","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/6325\/3099\/files\/mm5_6ff1988e-7d9c-428e-8f6d-bf75743b65b6.jpg?v=1763991200","url":"https:\/\/gandharafineminerals.com\/products\/blue-afghanite-on-lazurite-with-pyrite-shop-now","provider":"Gandhara Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}