RARE Pink Aragonite (Afghanastan) 6x6mm Tube Beads, 7 Inch Strands/23-25 Beads
Pink aragonite from Afghanistan is a calcium carbonate mineral, the pink coloration is typically attributed to trace amounts of manganese. These specimens commonly form as botryoidal, columnar, or radiating aggregates, displaying fine fibrous textures and subtle banding that reflect rhythmic mineral deposition. Afghan occurrences are notable for producing unusually vivid pink tones and well-defined structural banding