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Maquar, Zarkashan Mt (Zarkishen; Zerkishen), Qarabagh District, Ghazni Province (Gazni Province), Afghanistan

Amethyst
Maquar, Zarkashan Mt, Qarabagh District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan

Photo: Alfonso Rodriguez
New find (2002) of gem amethyst of pegmatitic origin. Often with inclusions of goethite needles.

The locality also produces native gold specimen in association with amethyst and chrysocolla; the material first appeared in 2006.

Mineral List

Chrysocolla
Copper
Goethite
Gold
Quartz
var: Amethyst



5 entries listed. 4 valid minerals.

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References

Ikram Mineralogy

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