A breathtaking discovery from the frontiers of Afghan mineralogy. This 137g specimen originates from the Imam Rabat occurrence in Helmand, a locality that has recently captivated the collecting world with its unique color combinations.
This Aragonite with Azurite is a spectacular "new era" find from the remote Helmand Province of Afghanistan. A striking departure from typical aragonite specimens, this piece features a refreshing seafoam-green matrix peppered with intense, "electric blue" azurite inclusions, creating a color palette rarely seen in the mineral kingdom.
SPECIMEN DETAILS Locality:Imam Rabat Aragonite/Azurite occurrence, Nawzad District, Helmand, Afghanistan Mineralogy: Aragonite with Azurite inclusions Dimensions: 54.5 x 50.4 x 32.7 mm (2.1 x 2.0 x 1.3 inches) Weight: 137g (4.8 oz) Characteristics: Rare seafoam-green primary matrix; "Electric Blue" azurite sprays; druzy crystalline texture.
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