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Spodumene from Mount Kherith, Kqala, Dharipeche, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

 
Spodumene from Mount Kherith, Kqala, Dharipeche, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Spodumene from Mount Kherith, Kqala, Dharipeche, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 60215
Mineral:Spodumene
Locality:Mount Kherith, Kqala, Dharipeche, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Description:Lustrous transparent yellow spodumene crystal with complexly striated prism faces and complex multi-peaked terminations. The upper half of the spodumene crystals is flawless internally and could produce a large gemstone. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #416; ex D. Blauwet in 1996
Overall Size:6x3x2 cm
Crystals:60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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