Sodalite (var: Hackmanite) Andorite Another outstanding feature is the

Another outstanding feature is the wonderful color contrast between the vivid emerald green of the Vivianite and the altered red sandstone matrix

and certainly hard to find from this particular locality

and certainly better quality than a lot of Vivianites from this mine from the standpoint of gemminess and color

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Most Diopside crystals you'll see from Mogok are often dark and typically opaque

Sodalite (var: Hackmanite) Andorite Another outstanding feature is theThis is one of only a handful of Hackmanite gems that I've had to offer from Afghanistan, as they are amazingly difficult to find. Sodalite is a very durable stone and that's why it is so popular among dealers and collectors alike. The gem variety of Sodalite is called Hackmanite and the material is tenebrescent, which is the process by which a mineral changes daylight color after being exposed to ultra violet light. This particular stone shows a good