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Phlogopite from Badakshan, Afghanistan

 
Phlogopite from Badakshan, Afghanistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Phlogopite from Badakshan, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 11864
Mineral:Phlogopite
Locality:Badakshan, Afghanistan
Description:Gemmy red-brown phlogopite crystals up to 9 mm long in white quartz matrix. The phlogopite crystals are very well crystallized and fluoresce white under UV illumination. Excellent specimen,
Overall Size:4x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:6-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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