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Natural Specimen Of Spinel On Calcite From Afghanistan
$3,500
£2,667.76
€3,076.98
CA$4,971.05
A$5,341.91
CHF 2,866.25
MX$62,924.46
NOK 36,039.86
SEK 32,922.18
DKK 22,996.16
About the Item
Specimen: Spinel on Calcite
Weight: 114 grams
Dimensions: H: 5 x W: 4.5 x D: 4 cm
Origin: Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Treatment: None
Natural specimen of spinel on calcite from Afghanistan featuring vivid, well-defined spinel crystals beautifully perched on a contrasting calcite matrix. The spinel exhibits rich color, sharp crystal form, and a bright vitreous luster, making it highly attractive to mineral collectors. The calcite base enhances the visual depth with its lighter tone and natural crystal texture. This specimen is completely natural and untreated, preserving its original geological formation. Afghan spinel is renowned worldwide for its quality and rarity, formed under unique metamorphic conditions. Ideal for display, study, or advanced mineral collections, this piece offers both aesthetic appeal and scientific significance. Each specimen is unique, reflecting millions of years of natural crystal growth deep within the Earth.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Width: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:2026
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- Seller Location:Peshawar, PK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8500248281602
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