{"product_id":"blue-afghanite-on-pyrite-calcite-shop-now","title":"Pointed Terminated Afghanite Crystal on Calcite with Pyrite from Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis striking specimen features a sharply pointed, terminated Afghanite crystal perched gracefully atop a matrix of luminous white calcite, complemented by shimmering flecks of golden pyrite. Sourced from the rugged terrains of Afghanistan, the vivid blue Afghanite contrasts beautifully against the soft, translucent calcite, creating a dynamic interplay of color and texture. The crystal's natural termination adds to its aesthetic appeal and mineralogical significance, making it a prized addition for collectors. The scattered pyrite inclusions enhance the visual allure with their metallic luster, offering a captivating blend of elegance and earthiness in a single, natural formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable height=\"207\" width=\"529\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 65.183px;\"\u003eSpecimen Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 442.417px;\"\u003eAfghanite crystals on Calcite with Pyrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 65.183px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 442.417px;\"\u003e173 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 65.183px;\"\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 442.417px;\"\u003eH: 5 x W: 7.3 x D: 3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 65.183px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 442.417px;\"\u003eSar-e-Sang Mine, Kokcha Valley, Badakshan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: center; width: 65.183px;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 442.417px;\"\u003eNone \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAfghanite Description:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAfghanite Associations:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChakras\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThird Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eVitreous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eZodiac\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eScorpio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eTenacity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrittle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.5-6\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"204\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"420\"\u003e\u003cp\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\u003eHealing Properties of Afghanite:                         \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfghanite activates your specific psychic skills to help you obtain messages from your spirit guides and guardian angels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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":52611466002795,"sku":"NA-M-505","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/6325\/3099\/files\/mm1_76918d24-34fc-44b9-a6c4-587cb45c175b.jpg?v=1763991479","url":"https:\/\/gandharafineminerals.com\/products\/blue-afghanite-on-pyrite-calcite-shop-now","provider":"Gandhara Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}