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Sodalite var. Hackmanite from near Kiran, Kokcha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

 
Sodalite var. Hackmanite from near Kiran, Kokcha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Sodalite var. Hackmanite from near Kiran, Kokcha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 37116
Mineral:Sodalite var. Hackmanite
Locality:near Kiran, Kokcha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Description:Glassy crystals of translucent sodalite, variety hackmanite, in translucent limonite-stained marble matrix. The sodalite crystals fade to pinkish-gray in daylight, but turn deep purple after prolonged exposure to UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:4-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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