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Spodumene var. Kunzite with Elbaite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Spodumene var. Kunzite with Elbaite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spodumene var. Kunzite with Elbaite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spodumene var. Kunzite with Elbaite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spodumene var. Kunzite with Elbaite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Spodumene var. Kunzite with Elbaite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 48374
Mineral:Spodumene var. Kunzite with Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Doubly-terminated translucent kunzite crystal, the pink gem variety of the mineral spodumene, with medium pink color throughout. Two small partial crystals of translucent green elbaite tourmaline are included on the rear face.
Overall Size:6.5x4x2 cm
Crystals:5-55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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