147 Carat Childrenite Crystals with Rose Quartz Matrix – Afghanistan
147 Carat Childrenite Crystals with Rose Quartz Matrix – Afghanistan
Item Name = Childrenite- Crystals Specimen
Dimension = 48 * 32 * 20 MM
Weight = 147 Carat
Origin = Nuristan AFGHANISTAN
Treatment = Natural
Color = As Shown
This specimen weighs 147 carats and features a fascinating arrangement of Childrenite crystals on matrix, naturally associated with Rose Quartz and an unidentified companion mineral. The combination of sharp Childrenite formations, delicate pink Rose Quartz, and the mystery of the additional mineral creates a piece that is both scientifically intriguing and visually distinctive.
Childrenite, a rare phosphate mineral with the chemical formula Fe²⁺AlPO₄(OH)₂·H₂O, typically occurs in prismatic to blocky crystals with a brown to yellowish tone. Its presence alongside Rose Quartz highlights the diverse conditions under which phosphate minerals can crystallize. Childrenite is considered scarce, with notable finds in Afghanistan, Brazil, the UK, and the USA. The associated unknown mineral adds further research and collection value to this specimen.
For collectors, this piece is an exceptional example of a multi-mineral matrix specimen. The rarity of Childrenite, enhanced by the attractive pairing with Rose Quartz and the curiosity of the unidentified mineral, makes it ideal for those seeking both aesthetic appeal and mineralogical diversity in their collection.