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Amethyst w/ Chlorite - Zarkashan Mtn, Afghanistan

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An interesting 6cm long Amethyst crystal with green Chlorite group mineral inclusions from Zarkashan Mtn, Qarabagh, Ghazni Prov, Afghanistan. This arid mountain area is mainly known for deposits of copper and gold that the Soviets began examining in the late 60s, and small mines there have produced a handful of beautiful specimens of Gold on Malachite, as well as some occasional Amethyst. Chlorite group minerals contain no Chlorine, but instead are Mg, Fe, Ni or Mn containing phyllosilicates that are usually green coloured and soft. The Chlorite name was derived from the color of these minerals appearing similar to yellowish green Chlorine gas.
Image size
2000x2000px 1.93 MB
Make
SAMSUNG
Model
SPH-L720
Shutter Speed
1/30 second
Aperture
F/2.2
Focal Length
4 mm
ISO Speed
100
Date Taken
Jun 15, 2015, 9:51:13 AM
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Sheherzad's avatar
The gem is lovely and the photo itself is perfect.