A striking Afghanite specimen from Afghanistan featuring a tall, well-developed crystal coated in rich blue Lazurite, with a bright Pyrite cluster adding strong metallic contrast near the upper termination. Under UV light, the Afghanite displays intense orange fluorescence, giving the specimen a dramatic second appearance. Afghanite is a rare feldspathoid mineral commonly associated with the Lapis Lazuli mineral assemblage, making this combination especially interesting and visually distinctive.

Mineral:
Afghanite with Pyrite

Miniature:
LWD: 4.2 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm
Weight: 8.3 g
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Locality:
Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e-Sang, Kuran wa Munjan District, Badakhshan, Afghanistan