Afghanite

AfghaniteThis stone is one of the best examples of GEM FACET GRADE Afghanite that we've had to offer. It has a "Round" cut with very slight inclusions, but perhaps the most intriguing part is that it features a bright glowing blue color that is not often associated with Afghanite. This piece, along with several others from the recent mining efforts, has been analyzed and confirmed as Afghanite by several laboratories around the world. Afghanite is a rare

The piece is doubly terminated with no damage whatsoever

electric royal-blue

Petrified wood is found in a wide range of colors

It is consistently one of the most popular species for both dealers and collectors alike due to its tremendous diversity

and in his communication with my father mentioned that “Cerite” on the piece may actually be Bastnasite

The Himalaya mine in Bolivia lies on the great mountain peak of Cerro Illimani (pronounced ee-yee-MAHN-ee) just outside of the capital city of La Paz

The piece was mined in the latter half of 2009

Specimen # BOL711B173

and Afghanistan has clearly produced the finest matrix specimens extant

The crystal

Richard Kosnar (1946-2007)

The piece unquestionably shows a strange habit