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Spodumene var. Kunzite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene var. Kunzite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene var. Kunzite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 19542
Mineral:Spodumene var. Kunzite
Locality:Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Floater crystal (no point of attachment) of gemmy spodumene. The lilac color and transparent crystal is also known as the gem variety kunzite. Fully crystallized on all surfaces, no damage. Good Afghan crystals like this are getting hard to find.
Overall Size:7x7x2 cm
Crystals:7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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