AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Spodumene var. Kunzite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 30329 |
Mineral: | Spodumene var. Kunzite |
Locality: | Hiriart Hill, San Diego County, California (Type Locality for Kunzite) |
Description: | Transparent crystal of pink spodumene, variety kunzite from the original location where this variety was first discovered and thought to be a new mineral species. The crystal is doubly-terminated with many complex faces and cleaved in areas. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970) |
Overall Size: | 4.5x3x1.5 cm |
Crystals: | 4.5 cm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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