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Spodumene var. Hiddenite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene var. Hiddenite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene var. Hiddenite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene var. Hiddenite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene var. Hiddenite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 46230
Mineral:Spodumene var. Hiddenite
Locality:Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Doubly-terminated transparent hiddenite crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species spodumene, with striated prism faces and chisel-shaped termination on the top. Much of the crystal is flawless. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:55x22x18 mm
Crystals:55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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