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Spodumene from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 28933
Mineral:Spodumene
Locality:Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Superb gem-grade crystal of color-change-spodumene. The color shifts from greenish-yellow from the front to pale violet when viewed from the top (down the C-axis). The crystal is fully terminated and is highly transparent. Minor edge scuffing in areas.
Overall Size:8x8x4 cm
Crystals:8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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