When this gem is placed under uv light it goes from a blue gem into an electric orange florescent stone. Check out our afghanite gemstone selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our shops. The most common afghanite gemstone material is gemstone. This aaa grade step cut octagon shape lab pink sapphire verneuil flame fusion gemstone parcel is originated from lab created and cut polished in jaipur india total 4 pieces in one parcel. There are 162 afghanite gemstone for sale on etsy and they cost 125 63 on average.
Our individual sellers are located all over the world bringing you the most unique and beauti. Afghanite is an extremely rare collector gem that is usually found as a blue crystal. It s a head turner with amazing blue shades ranging in color from light sea blue aqua to compelling fine sapphire like blue. This table shows. This aa grade regular cut oval shape citrine heated gemstone parcel is originated from brazil and.
Afghanite gemstones by size. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about afghanite gemstone. Select your favorite afghanite parcels and choose to buy now or place a bid. Gem rock auctions sells verified afghanite parcels online in all shapes and sizes. It is an extremely complex mineral and can be found in many forms.
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Click on a photo for more information. View more 40 in stock. L afghanite est un feldspathoïde de la famille de la cancrinite communément accompagnée par des minéraux de la famille de la sodalite elle forme des cristaux massifs bleus à incolores dans le. L afghanite est un minéral hydraté du groupe des alumino silicates sous groupe des tectosilicates de composition na ca k 8 alsio 4 6 so 4 cl 2 co 3 3 0 5 h 2 o. Afghanite is named for afghanistan the country where it was first discovered.Afghanite is a recent addition to the list of desirable gemstones since it wasn t found until 1968. Afghanite is named after the country of its discovery. Afghanite na k 22 ca 10 si 24 al 24 o 96 so 4 6 cl 6 is a hydrous sodium calcium potassium sulfate chloride carbonate alumino silicate mineral afghanite is a feldspathoid of the cancrinite group and typically occurs with sodalite group minerals. Afghanite forms sapphire blue crystals. As the name suggests this mineral is mainly found in afghanistan.
We are lucky enough to have some amazing cut afghanite gemstones as well as some specimens which are perfect for the avid collector. It forms blue to colorless typically massive crystals in the trigonal crystal system the lowering of the symmetry from typical for. It can produce attractive gemstones but gem rough is almost unobtainable and good crystals are rare. Although gem quality stones are very scarce afghanite is definitely worth a second look. Afghanite gemstones by colour.
The most popular color. This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. The most popular color. We are lucky enough to have some amazing cut afghanite gemstones as well as some specimens which are perfect for the avid collector. Afghanite is a recent addition to the list of desirable gemstones since it wasn t found until 1968.
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This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information. Afghanite gemstones by size. Our individual sellers are located all over the world bringing you the most unique and beauti. When this gem is placed under uv light it goes from a blue gem into an electric orange florescent stone.
