Description

Hackmanite (fluorescent)

Found in Afghanistan

Sizes ranging from .5 – 1 inch and weighing between 1.7 – 4.8 grams.

Hackmanite is a rare and colorful gemstone found in parts of northeastern Afghanistan, like Badakhshan. This mineral is special because it can change color when exposed to sunlight or UV light and then slowly go back to its original color in the dark. This gemstone usually appears in shades of pink, violet, or gray. Hackmanite from Afghanistan is popular with gem collectors because of its unique color-changing ability and its rarity.

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