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Spodumene var. Kunzite from Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene var. Kunzite from Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene var. Kunzite from Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene var. Kunzite from Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene var. Kunzite from Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Spodumene var. Kunzite from Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 36410
Mineral:Spodumene var. Kunzite
Locality:Nuristan, Laghman Province, Afghanistan
Description:Single crystal of transparent pink kunzite, the pink gem-grade variety of spodumene, with chisel-shaped termination and striated prism faces. The kunzite crystal is internally flawless. Weight: 16.3 grams
Overall Size:48x14x9 mm
Crystals:48 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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