Lazurite from Afghanistan.
The blue lazurite is clearly seen in the plane_polarized_view. This mineral is accompanied by diopside, augite and dolomite. The black spots are opaque pyrite. In the crossed polars view, the cubic lazurite appears black.
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Lazurite from Afghanistan.
The blue lazurite is clearly seen in the plane_polarized_view. This mineral is accompanied by diopside, augite and dolomite. The black spots are opaque pyrite. In the crossed polars view, the cubic lazurite appears black.
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