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Home of the American Gem Hunter & The Afghan Connection. Buried within this site, you will find a wealth of information ranging from gem hunting to politics and stories behind the gems. You'll also have an opportunity to safely travel with me on several of my expeditions to Afghanistan via my slide shows.
Royal blue lapis lazuli, the gem variety of lazurite and one of the most beautiful opaque gemstones, is a sodium and aluminum mineral of considerable complexity. Known as “sapphires” by the ancients, the stone occurs in only a few major deposits around the world, notably Lake Baikal in Siberia, Ocalle in Chile, and the rugged Kokcha Valley of northern Afghanistan.
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