Lazurite Pseudomorph after Mica
Lazurite Pseudomorph after Mica from Sar-e-Sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Rare form of Lazurite as a pseudomorph after mica with crystals up 12 mm. What makes this specimen particularly interesting is that the mica is only partially altered to Lazurite, and the blue rind is clearly visible around the gray mica center.
Locality Sar-e-Sang, Kokscha Valley, Badakshan, Afghanistan
Dimensions 5 x 4 x 3 cm.
Specimen Grade C
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