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 246 grams, combination of blue, white, and gold.
History of this specimen
Multiple combined minerals, striking aesthetics.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0611
- Composition
- (Na,K)₂₆Ca₁₄[Si₂₄Al₂₄O₉₆](CO₃)₆(SO₄)₆Cl₆·2H₂O
- Name
- Afghanita
- Group
- Silicatos (Tectosilicatos)
- Associations
- Lazurita, Wernerita, Pirita, Calcita
- Province
- Badakhshan
- Country
- Afganistán
- Size (cm)
- 7.3 x 6.3 x 4.8
- Weight
- 246 g
- Etymology
- From Afghanistan.
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable