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Lazurite, Pyrite


Lazurite : (Na,Ca)8[(S,SO4,Cl2)|Al6Si6O24], Pyrite : FeS2

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Locality: Koksha Valley (Kokscha; Kokcha), Badakhshan (Badakshan; Badahsan) Province, Afghanistan
Huge crystals of Lazurite with Pyrite on matrix!
The top crystal measures 7.5 cm and the bottom crystal 4.2 cm! Both dodecahedrons
are sharp and well formed and contrast beautifully with the Pyrite and white matrix.
From the Koksha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.
Measures 11.2 cm by 13.6 cm in size.
Ex. Edward David Collection
Currently in the Kevin Ward Collection

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