Morganite with Kunzite and Cleavelandite – Afghanistan

Morganite with Kunzite and Cleavelandite – Afghanistan

$4,200.00

Weight109 g
Small Cabinet6.5 × 5 x 4 cm
Xl Kunzite2.5 x 1.5 × 0.5 cm
SizeSmall Cabinet
Xl Morganite3.1 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm
LocalityDara-I-Pech, Kunar province, Afghanistan
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SKU: B-MGN-53 Categories: ,

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This exceptional specimen features a sharply terminated, gem-quality morganite crystal with a delicate pink-peach hue, perfectly paired with a vibrant, transparent kunzite crystal, both resting on a pristine bed of snow-white cleavelandite. The morganite, a variety of beryl colored by trace amounts of manganese, exhibits excellent clarity and textbook crystal form. Kunzite, the pink-to-lilac gem variety of spodumene, stands tall alongside it, showing brilliant luster and striation patterns that enhance its aesthetic appeal. Cleavelandite, a platy variety of albite feldspar, forms the lustrous white matrix, adding contrast and balance to the piece.

The harmonious arrangement, striking color combination, and high-quality terminations make this an extraordinary and rare example from Afghanistan’s famed pegmatite deposits. Such a pairing of morganite and kunzite on cleavelandite is not only visually captivating but also highly sought after by serious mineral collectors. This piece embodies both elegance and geological significance, representing nature’s artistry at its finest—a true top-tier addition for any world-class collection of fine mineral specimens.