Precision faceted rare Clinohumite from Afghanistan. This is old-stock material. Great addition to a high-end gemstone collection.
This material is found in the rugged terrain of the Pamir Mountains, making mining a challenging endeavor. Additionally, the limited and sporadic availability of Clinohumite from Afghanistan further elevates its status as a prized gemstone in the market and for collectors. When a good one becomes available they are certainly worth consideration
Please note that our photography is done with a 10x macro lens so you might see things in the photographs that you will not see with the unaided eye.
1.46 carats / 7.2 x 6 x 4.6 mm
Estimate: $425 - $450
Clinohumite is a magnesium silicate with the formula (Mg,Fe)9(SiO4)4(F,OH)2. It contains significant amounts of magnesium, iron, silicon, oxygen, fluorine, and hydroxyl groups.
