{"product_id":"rare-elongated-vivid-blue-afghanite-crystals-on-calcite-from-afghanistan-copy","title":"Rare elongated vivid blue Afghanite crystals on Calcite from Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-mce-style=\"color: blue; text-align: left;\"\u003eThe rare elongated vivid blue Afghanite crystals on Calcite from Afghanistan present a mesmerizing spectacle of nature's artistry. Originating from the rugged and mineral-rich terrains of Afghanistan, these exceptional specimens showcase elongated Afghanite crystals that captivate the eye with their intense and vibrant blue hues. The elongated crystal formations add a unique dimension to the aesthetic appeal of the specimen, creating a striking contrast against the backdrop of the white Calcite matrix. The brilliant blue coloration is a result of the presence of sulfur in the crystal structure, a distinctive characteristic of Afghanite. The intricate interplay between the deep blue crystals and the surrounding Calcite highlights the geological forces that shaped these extraordinary formations over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable width=\"529\" height=\"207\"\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 crystals on Calcite\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;\"\u003e2065 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: 20 x W: 9.8 x D: 9.5 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\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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph \/--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gandhara Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52611437789547,"sku":"AOC-00-444","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/6325\/3099\/files\/5_7d7cdc13-20e1-4bea-b4db-3d52c04abe20.jpg?v=1763991094","url":"https:\/\/gandharafineminerals.com\/products\/rare-elongated-vivid-blue-afghanite-crystals-on-calcite-from-afghanistan-copy","provider":"Gandhara Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}