Lazurite Pseudomorph after Mica

Lazurite Pseudomorph after Mica from Sar-e-Sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Rare form of Lazurite as a pseudomorph after mica with crystals up 12 mm. What makes this specimen particularly interesting is that the mica is only partially altered to Lazurite, and the blue rind is clearly visible around the gray mica center.

Locality

Sar-e-Sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan

Dimensions

5 x 4 x 3 cm.


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