Sapphire Crystal in Mica Matrix
Sapphire Crystal in Mica Matrix from Lajuar Darrah, Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Collection Montain Minerals International
Description Well-formed, pyramidal "barrel" of deep blue Corundum with white color zoning. This Sapphire sits on a mica matrix and pops out remarkably from the matrix. Picture was taken at the booth of Mountain Minerals International (Dudly Blauwet) at the Tucson show 2014.
Locality Lajuar Darrah, Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Dimensions
Specimen Grade D
Photograph © Hershel Friedman - All Rights Reserved.

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