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Spodumene and Smoky Quartz on Albite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene and Smoky Quartz on Albite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene and Smoky Quartz on Albite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene and Smoky Quartz on Albite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene and Smoky Quartz on Albite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene and Smoky Quartz on Albite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 37913
Mineral:Spodumene and Smoky Quartz on Albite
Locality:Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:A rare matrix specimen of transparent spodumene crystals up to 26 mm with a chain-like group of smoky quartz crystals up to 21 mm. The spodumene crystals are nearly colorless and have glassy faces. Must be seen in person!
Overall Size:10x9x4 cm
Crystals:5-26 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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