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Spodumene var. Kunzite with Albite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene var. Kunzite with Albite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene var. Kunzite with Albite from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35929
Mineral:Spodumene var. Kunzite with Albite
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Bi-colored crystal of kunzite (pink gem-grade spodumene) with hemispherical groups of albite and quartz on one face of the kunzite. The kunzite color is mostly lilac-purple, but the upper 2 cm is green. A very aesthetic specimen. Weight: 242.4 grams
Overall Size:9x5x2 cm
Crystals:9 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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