Afghanita
Afghanita is a mineral with formula (Na,K)₂₆Ca₁₄[Si₂₄Al₂₄O₉₆](CO₃)₆(SO₄)₆Cl₆·2H₂O, in the Silicatos (Tectosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Badakhshan, Afganistán.
Description
Natural specimen of 150 grams, dark blue with white and golden inclusions.
History of this specimen
Outstanding mineral combination, fluorescence.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0496
- Composition
- (Na,K)₂₆Ca₁₄[Si₂₄Al₂₄O₉₆](CO₃)₆(SO₄)₆Cl₆·2H₂O
- Name
- Afghanita
- Group
- Silicatos (Tectosilicatos)
- Associations
- Wernerita, Diopsido, Pirita, Calcita
- Province
- Badakhshan
- Country
- Afganistán
- Size (cm)
- 6.8 x 5 x 4.2
- Weight
- 150 g
- Etymology
- From Afghanistan.
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable