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Spodumene var. Kunzite from Hiriart Hill, San Diego County, California (Type Locality for Kunzite)

 
Spodumene var. Kunzite from Hiriart Hill, San Diego County, California (Type Locality for 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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