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Spodumene var. Kunzite from Hiriart Hill, Pala District, San Diego County, California

 
Spodumene var. Kunzite from Hiriart Hill, Pala District, San Diego County, California

Spodumene var. Kunzite from Hiriart Hill, Pala District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 20823
Mineral:Spodumene var. Kunzite
Locality:Hiriart Hill, Pala District, San Diego County, California
Description:Bright lavender-pink spodumene crystal (variety kunzite) from the type locality for this gemstone. The crystal is terminated and the color is consistent throughout (very intense when viewed down the c-axis). A classic. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:12x5x1.3 cm
Crystals:12 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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