150 Carats Fluorescent Raw Afghanite Stones for Lapidary - Rare Mineral

30 grams / 150 carats Dark Blue to Violet Blue Natural Afghanite Rare Mineral for cutting and lapidary.Carat Weight: under 1 to 9.5 carat per piece from minimum to maximum size.  Average Weight: 3.5 carats Dimension: 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 10mm, 15mm, 20mm per pieceTreatment: No Clarity: Opaque to Translucent  Origin: Afghanistan Stone Resembles to: Popular as Sapphire Cousin in Color Others: Afghanite is a Fluorescence Mineral that glows as orange or pink under UV Light as shown in the product picture. Usage: Despite being opaque, Afghanite stone presents versatility for faceting, cabbing, beading, or it’s utilization as raw gemstones. Notably, its striking blue hue resemblance to Sapphire positions it as a Birthstone for September. This mineral, Afghanite, stands as a rarity, with obtaining a gem-grade specimen proving exceptionally challenging. The hues exhibited by Afghanite stone is close to those of Sapphire stones. Its extraction primarily occurs within the geology of Afghanistan, par