Afghanite Tower – Rare Polished 4.25in. Blue Silicate Snowflake Agate Donghai’s lapidary work is renowned

Donghai’s lapidary work is renowned for achieving a glassy

with a razor-flat display face and crisp natural edges

a warm wood or linen stand emphasizes the bracelet’s glow

Source/Origin: Zhejiang Province

place the carving near a directional light source

Afghanite Tower – Rare Polished 4.25in. Blue Silicate Snowflake Agate Donghai’s lapidary work is renownedGeological Overview Hailing from the legendary mines of Afghanistan, Afghanite is a rare and complex feldspathoid mineral. First discovered in 1968, it forms in high pressure metamorphic environments alongside Lapis Lazuli and Sodalite. Its striking cobalt hues are derived from sulfur within its crystal lattice. A fascinatiing geological anomaly, many Afghanite specimens exhibit a brilliant orange fluorescence under long wave UV light. Aesthetic