Description of stone

Stone: Afghanite
Color: Blue
Cut/Shape: Long Rectangular Cushion Cut
Origin: Badakhshan/Afghanistan
Treatment: No indication of any treatment

Afghanite Gemstone

Afghanite Crystal is a rare and collectable mineral which is discovered in Afghanistan. It has hydrous sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, sulfate, and carbonate alumino-silicate.

This mineral usually appears in astonishing ranges of colors, from light sky blue to dark navy blue, but it can also be colorless. This mineral is scarce and highly valuable. It occurs only in some areas of the earth. This highly valued mineral is mainly used in jewelry making.

Eager to know more about this rare and complex gemstone? Keep Reading to learn more information about Afghanite Crystal

Origin of Afghanite

Afghanite is a blue mineral discovered in 1968 in the Lapis Lazuli mine in Badakhshan province, Afghanistan. It takes its name from the country. It is found in association with lazurite and sodalite group minerals.

Value of Afghanite

Afghanite price per carat, when faceted, can range from 100$ to 2000$ dollars. The prices of the afghanite gemstone typically depend on the color and the patterns displayed.

Classification of Afghanite Gemstones

Afghanite Gemstones can be classified based on their shape and color. It usually forms as elongated prismatic crystals or in massive form or rounded grains. It can be in white or variations of blue or very pale or colorless.

Colors available in Afghanite Gemstones

Afghanites present various blue hues, from light to dark blue, pale, pastel to vivid, white, or completely colorless. These Afghanite gems are densely included and associated with lazurite and sodalite.

About US

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Shipping Details
For the ease of our customers we are offering two different delivery options:

1. Economy Shipment
Price: 25$ (worldwide)
Item will be delivered to the customer within 20 -30 business days

Note, Items weighting more than 200grams can not be shipped through registered shipping but can be sent by FedEx.

2. Express Shipment
Price: 45$ (worldwide)
Item will be delivered to the customer within 10 - 15 business days

Note, packages weighting more than 300grams will cost 50$ Upto 500grams and packages with more than 500grams weight will cost 60$ upto 1kg. Above 1 kg will cost 20$ on every extra kg.