Central Asian Natural Specimens

From Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan This excellent, Manganotantalite is rare find. Most of the crystal appears to be black, but the "glow" shot reveals translucent, red spo...

This striking lapis lazuli slab from Afghanistan displays an intense, royal blue hue, dramatically intersected by natural veins of white calcite and sparkling golden pyrite. Expert...

Beautifully polished lapis lazuli mineral specimen from Afghanistan. This semi-precious stone has been prized since antiquity due to its intense, beautiful blue coloring and golden speckles. It was also used in the fine arts, in a crushed powder form, as a component of artist's pigments and, as such, was the most expensive pigment during the Renaissance period. Lapis Lazuli Specimen...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline on Cleavelandite Weight: 9 kg Dimension: H: 18 x W: 30 x D: 25 cm Origin: Pachigram Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural sp...

Product Information: Specimen Name: Bi color Tourmaline Crystal Weight: 16.77 grams Dimensions: H: 3.9 x W: 1.6 x D: 1.3 cm Treatment: None Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Provinc...

We are delighted to present you with this incredible polished piece of Lapis Lazuli, a deep blue metamorphic rock often used in jewelry and decoration. The stone displays a vibrant...

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan \Dim: H: 2.4 x W: 1.5 x D: 1.4 cm Wt: 9.3g Natural Specimen of Dark Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal fr...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline Weight: 98 grams Dimension: H: 6 x W: 3.5 x D: 2.8 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural specimen of bi-c...

Specimen: Kunzite Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 12.5 x W: 9 x D: 3 cm Wt: 750g This exceptional natural Kunzite crystal from ...

238.25 Carat Blue Tourmaline Crystal Cluster From Kunar, Afghanistan Weight: 238.25 Carat Dimension: 4.2 x 5 x 3.4 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline sili...

This striking tourmaline crystal has a mesmerizing blue color, a robust size, and sharp form. Upon first glance, the piece appears to have a dark, almost black cap, but when lit, its...

The crystallized blue form of the calcium carbonate mineral aragonite is very sought-after. This substantial piece features gorgeous teal blue color and great luster and crystallizat...

This impressive polished Jade Sphere from Afghanistan is a true embodiment of natural beauty and expert craftsmanship. Measuring an impressive 16 inches in diameter and weighing appr...

Weight : 143.28 Gram Dimension: 5.7 x 5.4 x 4.2 Cm Origin : Paprook Mine, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystalline silicate mineral group in which boron is compounded with element...

An extraordinary sphere of natural lapis lazuli, exceptionally large and heavy with spectacular images of the galaxy. The globe cut from a substantial boulder of lapis from Afghanist...

17.40 Gram Pretty Bi Color Tourmaline Crystal From Kunar, Afghanistan Weight: 17.40 Gram Dimension: 3.7 x 1.8 x 1.4 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Color: Seafoam and Green Tourma...

This Golden Calcite specimen comes from the Sokolovskoe Iron Mine in Qostaney Oblysy, Kazakhstan. This mine is an increasingly scarce and sought-after source for collectors, and piec...

Stunning Bi-Color Tourmaline Crystal From Afghanistan WEIGHT: 111.33 grams DIMENSIONS: 8.4 x 3.3 x 2.8 Cm ORIGIN: Kunar, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None Tourmaline is an extremely...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline with Quartz Weight: 231 grams Dimension: H: 8 x W: 6 x D: 4.5 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural spe...

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 2.7 x W: 2.1 x D: 2 cm Wt: 10.5g Natural Specimen of Rare Bicolor Tourmaline Crystal from...

Type: Afghanite on Calcite Origin: Sar-e-Sang Mine, Kokcha Valley, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 5.7 x W: 4 x D: 3.3 cm Wt: 60g Weighing 60 grams, this rare combin...

Large single crystal of transparent, pink spodumene Kunzite with striated prism faces and chisel-shaped termination. Kunzite is a beautiful crystal, pure in energy and joyful in nat...

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 3.8 x W: 1.6 x D: 1.5 cm Wt: 18.5g Weighing a substantial 18.5 grams, this raw Bicolor To...

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 7.1 x W: 1.8 x D: 1.2 cm Wt: 23g Weighing 23 grams, this raw bicolor Tourmaline specimen s...

Type: Multicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 3 x W: 1.4 x D: 1 cm Wt: 7.3 g Natural Specimen of Multicolor Tourmaline Crystal from ...

A large scale freestanding polished lapis lazuli freeform originating from Afghanistan, one of two similar naturally-formed lapis lazuli specimens we are selling. With its naturally...

Type: Bicolor Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 1.8 x W: 0.9 x D: 0.9 cm Wt: 3.5g Small in scale but packed with intense color, this 3.5-...

Specimen: Triphane Weight: 451 grams Dimensions: H: 9.5 x W: 6 x D: 4.5 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Natural spe...

Type: Rubellite Tourmaline Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 1.9 x W: 1.3 x D: 1.2 cm Wt: 6.5g Natural Specimen of Vivid Rubellite Tourmaline Cryst...

From Koksha Valley, Khash Kuran Wa Munjan Districts, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Prismatic blue afghanite crystals exposed on the face of gray to white marble. Crystals has lus...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Hackmanite on Calcite Weight: 118 Grams Dimension: H: 4.5 x W: 5.5 x D: 5 cm Origin: Sar-e-Sang Mine, Kokcha Valley, Badakshan Province, Afghani...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline with Lepidolite Weight: 146 grams Dimension: H: 7.2 x W: 5.5 x D: 3.5 cm Origin: Pachigram Mine, Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None ...

This huge heart from Afghanistan has been hand-carved and hand-polished out of one piece of genuine, beautiful color lapis lazuli featuring the shimmer of p...

From Kunar, Afghanistan Large single crystal of transparent sherry colored Topaz with sharp complex basal pinacoid terminations. Crystal is well formed with glassy luster faces. ...

Specimen: Tourmaline Weight: 95 grams Dimensions: H: 5.5 x W: 4.5 x D: 2.7 cm Origin: Pachigram Mine, Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Natural specimen of...

This piece is a uniquely special find perfect for the discerning mineral enthusiast. It's unusual to find pieces of this calcium carbonate mineral with such spectacular color and won...

Large single crystal of transparent, pink spodumene Kunzite with striated prism faces and chisel-shaped termination. Kunzite is a beautiful crysta...

This striking and unique crystal formation features a hefty double terminated Calcite crystal with another double terminated Calcite growing through the bottom at a 90 degree angle. ...

This luxurious offering serves up vibrant tones of verdant emerald on a canary yellow calcite and shimmering, earthy biotite matrix for a gemmy study in contrast. A unique and arrest...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline with Albite Weight: 38 grams Dimension: H: 5.5 x W: 4.5 x D: 2 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None ...

Specimen Type: Kunzite on Albite Weight: 115 grams Dimension: H: 6.5 x W: 5 x D: 4.4 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Th...

Specimen Type: Mangano Tantalite Weight: 197 grams Dimension: H: 5.5 x W: 4 x D: 2 cm Origin: Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None Th...

Specimen: Tourmaline with Lepidolite Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 6.5 x W: 1.5 x D: 1.3 cm Wt: 27g A refined natural specimen of tourmaline with...

A large scale freestanding polished lapis lazuli freeform originating from Afghanistan, one of two similar naturally-formed lapis lazuli specimens we are selling. With its naturally...

Type: Smoky Window Quartz Origin: Watalak Mine, Dara I Pech, Chappa Dara District, Kunnar Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 26 x W: 13 x D: 10 cm Wt: 2523 This cabinet-sized spec...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline Weight: 62 grams Dimension: H: 6.5 x W: 4.8 x D: 4.8 cm Origin: Afghanistan Treatment: None This exceptional natural specimen features a bicolor Blue Ca...

Specimen: Emerald with Pyrite Origin: Panjshair Valley, Afghanistan Dim: H: 6.7 x W: 7.5 x D: 4 cm Wt: 277g A striking natural specimen of green emerald with pyrite from Afgh...

Type: Aragonite Origin: Nawzad District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan Dim: H: 10.4 x W: 8 x D: 4 cm Wt: 213g Capture the striking, organic contrast of this Natural Light...

58.60 Carat Gorgeous Indicolite Blue Color Tourmaline Cluster From Afghanistan Weight: 58.60 Carat Dimension: 3 x 2.2 x 1 Cm Origin: Kunar, Afghanistan Tourmaline is a crystallin...

Large single crystal of transparent, pink spodumene Kunzite with with steep termination on the top, and complex termination on the bottom. Kunzite...

Specimen Type: Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl Weight: 25 grams Dimension: H: 4 x W: 2.5 x D: 2.5 cm Origin: Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural specimen sho...

Spodumene from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. Double terminated crystal of translucent to transparent, colorless spodumene with isolated cluster of albite, smoky quartz and black...

Specimen Type: Ruby on Marble Weight: 8 grams Dimension: H: 2.8 x W: 1.5 x D: 1.4 cm Origin: Jagdalak Mine, Surobi District, Kabul Capital, Afghanistan Treatment: None This nat...

Specimen Type: Tourmaline On Albite Weight: 17 grams Dimension: H: 3 x W: 3 x D: 3 cm Origin: Paprok Mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This exquisite natural...

Specimen Type: Celestite with Calcite Weight: 286 grams Dimensions: H: 7.8 x W: 8.5 x D: 7.8 cm Origin: Dara I Laman Celestine Deposit, Qala e Naw District, Badghis Province, Afghani...

Specimen Type: Spinel on Calcite Weight: 401 grams Dimension: H: 7 x W: 8.7 x D: 5.5 cm Origin: Koksha Valley, Badakshan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural spec...

Product Information: Specimen Type: Microcline Feldspar with Black Tourmaline Weight: 13.4 kg Dimension: H: 25 x W: 30 x D: 20 cm Origin: Skardu District, Gil-git Baltistan Prov...

from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan Superb specimen of lustrous Rubellite var. pink tourmaline crystals fully terminated in a parallel formation embedded...

Specimen Type: Celestite on Calcite Weight: 310 grams Dimension: H: 7 x W: 9.2 x D: 7.3 cm Origin: Badghis, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan Treatment: None This natural specime...

Large single crystal of transparent, pink spodumene Kunzite with steep termination on the top, and complex termination on the bottom. Kunzite is a...