Chondrodite (M738)
Chondrodite is a very rare member of the humite-group of silicates and is an uncommon accessory species from Afghanistan. A few years ago, some very impressive red color chondrodites were found in Afghanistan in the same area where the famous lapis lazuli is mined, probably the only locality world-wide that produced crystals in same high quality and dimension as the famous Tilly Foster mine in New York. Only a low number exist from Pakistan and this is an exceptional specimen with sharp termination and crazy intense red color with minor backlight. Should be high valued for rarity and quality.
Chondrodite is a very rare member of the humite-group of silicates and is an uncommon accessory species from Afghanistan. A few years ago, some very impressive red color chondrodites were found in Afghanistan in the same area where the famous lapis lazuli is mined, probably the only locality world-wide that produced crystals in same high quality and dimension as the famous Tilly Foster mine in New York. Only a low number exist from Pakistan and this is an exceptional specimen with sharp termination and crazy intense red color with minor backlight. Should be high valued for rarity and quality.
Chondrodite is a very rare member of the humite-group of silicates and is an uncommon accessory species from Afghanistan. A few years ago, some very impressive red color chondrodites were found in Afghanistan in the same area where the famous lapis lazuli is mined, probably the only locality world-wide that produced crystals in same high quality and dimension as the famous Tilly Foster mine in New York. Only a low number exist from Pakistan and this is an exceptional specimen with sharp termination and crazy intense red color with minor backlight. Should be high valued for rarity and quality.
Chondrodite (M738)
Afghanistan
LOCATION
Kokcha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan
SIZE
23 x 23 x 17 mm
DESCRIPTION
Chondrodite is a very rare member of the humite-group of silicates and is an uncommon accessory species from Afghanistan. A few years ago, some very impressive red color chondrodites were found in Afghanistan in the same area where the famous lapis lazuli is mined, probably the only locality world-wide that produced crystals in same high quality and dimension as the famous Tilly Foster mine in New York. Only a low number exist from Pakistan and this is an exceptional specimen with sharp termination and crazy intense red color with minor backlight. Should be high valued for rarity and quality.