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Explore the most iconic stones found across Afghanistan
Afghanistan
South-Central Asia
Rising from the rugged peaks of the Hindu Kush, Afghanistan holds one of the richest gemstone heritages in the world. For over 6,000 years, these mountains have yielded treasures like Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, and Kunzite — stones revered by royalty and artisans across ancient civilizations. Today, Afghan crystals are prized for their exceptional color, clarity, and natural energy.
MINING REGIONS
Sar-e-Sang, Badakhshan — The Source of Ancient Lapis Lazuli
The Berbes and La Collada mines in Asturias produce some of the world’s most vibrant Fluorite, often displaying stunning purple, blue, or green zoning with perfect cubic formation. Spanish Fluorite is highly prized by collectors for its transparency and color contrast.
Nuristan Province — Tourmaline, Kunzite & Aquamarine
The pegmatite veins of Nuristan yield radiant pink Tourmaline, Kunzite, and sky-blue Aquamarine, often forming in gem-quality crystals. This region is a cornerstone of Afghanistan’s fine-mineral trade, known for specimens that rival those of Pakistan’s Skardu Valley.
Panjshir Valley — Aquamarine & Emeralds
Famed for its breathtaking mountains, the Panjshir Valley produces exquisite Aquamarine and Emeralds. The aquamarine crystals are typically flawless with icy-blue transparency, while emeralds occur in rare hydrothermal veins, highly valued for their brilliance.
Did you know?
Fun Fact
The Sar-e-Sang Lapis mines in Badakhshan are among the oldest continuously operating mines on Earth, with evidence of mining dating back to 7000 BCE. Ancient traders carried Afghan lapis across the Silk Road to Egypt, Persia, and Rome — making it one of humanity’s first recorded gemstones.
Crystal Guide
Data sourced from field gemologists and GIA mineral records.
| Mineral | Formula | Hardness | Color | Birthstone |
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| Amethyst Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Purple | February |
| Citrine Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Yellow |
November
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| Tourmaline Show more |
Complex
Complex borosilicate mineral
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7-7.5 | Pink | October |
| Clear Quartz Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Clear | April |
| Aquamarine Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Blue-Green |
March
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| Emerald Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Green |
May
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Did You Know?
Brazil produces over 90% of the world's citrine.
Amethyst geodes form naturally inside volcanic rock over millions of years.
The name "Amethyst" comes from the Greek amethystos, meaning "not intoxicated."
Minas Gerais translates to "General Mines" — a region known for its mineral abundance.
Bolivia has the only commercial source of natural ametrine in the world.
Afghani Crystals
Real Crystals sourced from Afghanistan
Founder’s Note
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Every crystal begins as an encounter shaped by time and human touch. I personally source each piece, working closely with miners and artisans who handle them with care.
As a photographer and lifelong lover of design, I’m drawn to light, color, and form, the same elements that make crystals feel like natural works of art.
Each piece is photographed in natural light to honor its true texture and energy, a quiet balance of beauty, material, and meaning.
Brittany Roughton
Founder & Curator, Crystals.com
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Afghanistan is world-famous for Lapis Lazuli, Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Kunzite, Emerald, Spodumene, and Garnet, primarily mined from the Hindu Kush and Nuristan ranges.
Lapis Lazuli from Badakhshan is Afghanistan’s most iconic and historically significant gemstone — mined here exclusively for thousands of years.
Fine Aquamarine crystals are found in Panjshir and Nuristan, forming in granitic pegmatites high in the Hindu Kush mountains.
Lapis Lazuli is considered Afghanistan’s national gemstone and has been used for millennia in jewelry, carvings, and sacred art.