Twinned titanite (sphene) crystal. 2.4 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm. Auraghuq, near Firgamu, Badakshan Province, Afghanistan. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Yellow Sphene (Titanite) Specimen from Afghanistan
Twinned titanite (sphene) crystal. 2.4 x 1.3 x 1.0 cm. Auraghuq, near Firgamu, Badakshan Province, Afghanistan. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
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| Gemstone | Sphene (Titanite) |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Afghanistan |
| Origin details | Auraghuq, near Firgamu, Badakshan Province |
| Height | 24 |
| Width | 13 |
| Depth | 10 |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Yellow |
| Transparency | Transparent |