Item Name = Childrenite-Eosphorite with Rose Quartz
Dimension = 39*24*20 MM
Weight = 23 Gram
Origin = Nuristan AFGHANISTAN
Treatment = Natural
Color = As Shown

This is a 23 Gram specimen featuring sharp Childrenite crystals with Quartz on matrix from Afghanistan. Childrenite is a rare phosphate mineral sometimes occurring with related species such as Eosphorite, and in this piece it forms lustrous crystals contrasting beautifully with clear quartz, making for an appealing display specimen.

Childrenite – (Fe²⁺AlPO₄(OH)₂·H₂O) is a hydrated iron aluminum phosphate, closely related to Eosphorite (its Mn-rich variety). It is a relatively rare mineral typically found in phosphate-rich granite pegmatites. Important localities include Brazil, the UK, the USA, and Afghanistan. The association with quartz enhances both its stability and its visual appeal, giving collectors a well-balanced and eye-catching piece.

This specimen is an excellent addition for collectors of rare phosphate minerals and pegmatite associations. With its distinct crystal growth and natural matrix balance, it makes a rare display piece that will stand out in any collection of unusual and hard-to-find minerals.