Afghanite

AfghaniteThis stone is one of the best examples of GEM FACET GRADE Afghanite that we've had to offer. It has an "Oval" cut with nearly eye clean clarity but perhaps the most intriguing part is that it features a strong glowing sapphire blue color (comparable to Hauyne) that is not often associated with Afghanite. This piece, along with several others from the recent mining efforts, has been analyzed and confirmed as Afghanite by several laboratories around the

Diamonds are obviously one of the most well-known gemstones in the world

Pezzottaite is a cesium bearing species that is related to Beryl and was discovered in Madagascar in the early 2000s

but most of the crystals are undamaged

surprisingly lustrous

The base of the specimen shows some minor associated Smoky Quartz

the species forms in relatively thin blades and was never suitable enough for cutting stones

A beautiful thumbnail specimen of eye-catching pink Tourmaline from Mogok with minor attached white Feldspar and no matrix

There is a contact along the termination

This exquisite piece features sharp

to help retain its color

each blade is notably well separated from the other

but we did our best to show the absolute WATER CLEAR areas