150 Carats Fluorescent Raw Afghanite Stones for Lapidary - Rare Mineral
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Gemstone Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Stone Name | Afghanite |
Gems Type | Semi-Precious Gemstones |
Color of Gems | Blue |
Origin | Afghanistan |
Birthstones | February |
Category Types | Lapidary Rough Stones |
Deal Type | Small Bulk Lots / Start Up Deals |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Stone Name | Afghanite |
Gems Type | Semi-Precious Gemstones |
Color of Gems | Blue |
Origin | Afghanistan |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
Birthstones | February |
Category Types | Lapidary Rough Stones |
Deal Type | Small Bulk Lots / Start Up Deals |
Product Description
30 grams / 150 carats Dark Blue to Violet Blue Natural Afghanite Rare Mineral for cutting and lapidary.
Carat Weight: under 1 to 9.5 carat per piece from minimum to maximum size. Average Weight: 3.5 carats
Dimension: 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 10mm, 15mm, 20mm per piece
Treatment: No Clarity: Opaque to Translucent Origin: Afghanistan
Stone Resembles to: Popular as Sapphire Cousin in Color
Others: Afghanite is a Fluorescence Mineral that glows as orange or pink under UV Light as shown in the product picture.
Usage: Despite being opaque, Afghanite stone presents versatility for faceting, cabbing, beading, or it’s utilization as raw gemstones. Notably, its striking blue hue resemblance to Sapphire positions it as a Birthstone for September.
This mineral, Afghanite, stands as a rarity, with obtaining a gem-grade specimen proving exceptionally challenging. The hues exhibited by Afghanite stone is close to those of Sapphire stones. Its extraction primarily occurs within the geology of Afghanistan, particularly in the Sare-Sang Area of Badakhshan Province, where it was first discovered in 1968. This region is renowned for its abundant reserves of minerals within the Afghan geological landscape.