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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.

Afghanita from Badakhshan, Afganistán — Terrium

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
Internal reference
X0318
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

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