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Spodumene from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 31941
Mineral:Spodumene
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Huge translucent yellow doubly-terminated spodumene crystal with no matrix. The top termination has a remnants of pocket clay in crevices. Internally one-third of the crystal is gem-grade flawless, the rest has wispy inclusions. Minor damage in areas.
Overall Size:21x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:21 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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