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Spodumene var. Kunzite from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Spodumene var. Kunzite from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spodumene var. Kunzite from Minas Gerais, Brazil

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 25822
Mineral:Spodumene var. Kunzite
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Unusual floater crystal (fully crystallized on all surfaces with no point of attachment) of transparent pink spodumene, variety kunzite. All surfaces are clean and lustrous. Internally are elongated hollow tubes, possibly caused by partial dissolving. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #217
Overall Size:10x4x2 cm
Crystals:10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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