
Afghanite Soapstone – Palm Stone, Lay-on & Massage Stone (A-Quality)
A rare Afghanite soapstone in A-quality, carefully cut and finely polished. This gemstone impresses with its intense blue to blue-violet coloring with light structures and natural inclusions. Each stone is a unique natural specimen, distinguished by its strong color and fine grain.
With a size of approx. 80 × 50 × 30 mm and a weight of about 191 g, the soapstone fits comfortably in the hand. Thanks to its harmonious, rounded shape and smoothly polished surface, it is ideal as a palm stone, lay-on stone, or massage stone.
You will receive exactly the gemstone palm stone shown.
Product Details
Gemstone: Genuine Afghanite
Shape: Soapstone / Palm Stone / Lay-on & Massage Stone
Size: approx. 80 × 50 × 30 mm
Weight: approx. 191 g
Quality: A-Quality
Color: Blue to blue-violet, with light inclusions
Origin: Afghanistan
Use: Decoration, massage, lay-on, collection
Special feature: You receive the item pictured
Advantages & Use
Smoothly polished, pleasantly cool surface
Expressive, natural color structure – each piece is unique
Ideal as a decorative stone, massage stone or palm stone
High-quality, hand-picked craftsmanship in A-Quality
Locations
Afghanite was first discovered in Afghanistan, from which it takes its name. Further deposits are located in Canada, Tajikistan, Italy, Russia, and Greenland. The deep blue Afghanites from Afghanistan are particularly prized for their intense color and purity.
Chemical Composition
Mineral Class: Silicates (Sodalite Group)
Chemical Formula: (Na,Ca)₈(Al₆Si₆O₂₄)(SO₄,Cl₂)₁–₂
Hardness: 5.5 – 6 (Mohs scale)
Density: approx. 2.6 – 2.7 g/cm³
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Color: Blue to blue-violet
