Richterite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Ladjuar Madan, Koksha Valley, Badakhshan, Afghanistan
- Minerals
- Richterite
- Dimensions
- 2.3 x 2.3 x 1 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- SM487
Translucent to transparent intergrown crystals of Richterite. Richterite is a mineral not commonly seen in fine gemmy crystals and crystals from this
locality in Afghanistan are perhaps the world's best. This crystal is from the Len Pisciotta collection and was likely found 10+ years ago.