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Spodumene var. Kunzite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene var. Kunzite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Spodumene var. Kunzite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 29249
Mineral:Spodumene var. Kunzite
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Transparent crystal of pink kunzite variety of spodumene that fluoresces violet under UV illumination. The crystal is terminated and nearly flawless internally (visible on edge). Minor scratches on the rear.
Overall Size:13x3.5x1 cm
Crystals:13 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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