Incredible Vorobyevite Alkali Beryl Crystal from Badakhshan, Afghanistan - 2.5 Grams

Gem:  Vorobyevite Beryl (Alkali Beryl) Weight:  2.5 grams  Dimensions:  24 x 13 x 6 mm Clarity: N/A  Origin:  Badakhshan, Afghanistan Treatments:  None Comments: Vorobyevite is an incredibly rare form of beryl, which contains rare alkali content, which causes some very interesting growth habits / patterns.  This particular one has an extra deep blue core, sandwiched in between two terminations consisting of cat's eye hollow and parallel growth.  The combination is very striking, and has a lot of character. This is a half crystal, detached where it grew as a half, from the matrix.  Besides the base, this is a complete crystal specimen, consisting of three main edges, and two flat sides.   There is also a little sidecar crystal near the base, on the front which also exhibits the same growth patterns, colors, and features.   I contemplated turning the piece into cabochons with cat's eye edges and a deep blue stripe, because that would look super interesting, but I decided it was better as