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Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Panjshir / Nuristan / Badakhshan

Known for emerald, tourmaline, kunzite, lapis lazuli and rare minerals.

Emerald Aquamarine Morganite Indicolite Watermelon Tourmaline Kunzite Lapis Lazuli
Production data

Gem species from this origin

Hiddenite Premium origin
42.9% of global production
Lapis Lazuli Premium origin
32% of global production
Kunzite Premium origin
30.5% of global production
Watermelon Tourmaline Premium origin
28.2% of global production
Morganite Premium origin
28.2% of global production
Indicolite Premium origin
26.5% of global production
Bicolor Tourmaline
22% of global production
Pink Tourmaline
22% of global production
Sodalite
20% of global production
Aquamarine Premium origin
18.1% of global production
Tourmaline Premium origin
15% of global production
Kyanite
12% of global production
Emerald Premium origin
10% of global production

Percentages are estimated market-origin shares of global production. Not audited mine statistics.

Geography

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