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Spodumene var. Triphane from Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Spodumene var. Triphane from Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 52684
Mineral:Spodumene var. Triphane
Locality:Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Terminated gem-grade triphane crystal, the yellow gem variety of the mineral species spodumene, with steep termination and complex crystallization patterns on the prism faces. Large internal areas are flawless and could produce 4 mm gemstones.
Overall Size:24x16x6 mm
Crystals:5-24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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