Green Tourmaline Crystals with Lepidolite on Quartz, Laghman, Afghanistan YGX mine Winter 2016

Winter 2016

Highly lustrous hexagonal sandwich calcite crystals in a stacked formation

The druzy pyrite sparkles brightly in any light

The occurrence for both lepidolite and nicely formed topaz crystals is chiefly

blue cubic fluorite cluster from el Hammam Mine

Green Tourmaline Crystals with Lepidolite on Quartz, Laghman, Afghanistan YGX mine Winter 2016The mineral assemblage of this quartz cluster accompanied by green tourmaline crystals and lepidolite late stage growth, originating from Laghman, Afghanistan, presents a captivating study in crystal formation. Quartz, known for its hardiness and clarity, often forms the foundation upon which other minerals can crystallize. In this instance, the green tourmaline, valued for its therapeutic properties and vibrant hue, emerges in striking contrast