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Richterite from Kiran, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan

 
Richterite from Kiran, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan

Richterite from Kiran, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan

Richterite from Kiran, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Richterite from Kiran, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 55310
Mineral:Richterite
Locality:Kiran, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan
Description:Rectangular plate of lustrous transparent yellow richterite crystals with remnants of white matrix in crevices between the richterite crystals.
Overall Size:6x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:2-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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