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Sodalite from Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan

 
Sodalite from Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 15645
Mineral:Sodalite
Locality:Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan
Description:Large crystal of blue sodalite in white marble matrix. The top shows large, well formed crystal faces, while the front and rear have irregular faces due to forming against adjacent minerals. Excellent color.
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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