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Spodumene var. Hiddenite (gem grade) from Barra do Cuité, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Spodumene var. Hiddenite (gem grade) from Barra do Cuité, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spodumene var. Hiddenite (gem grade) from Barra do Cuité, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spodumene var. Hiddenite (gem grade) from Barra do Cuité, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 71706
Mineral:Spodumene var. Hiddenite (gem grade)
Locality:Barra do Cuité, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous transparent green hiddenite crystal, the green gem variety of the mineral species spodumene, with etched crystal faces resulting in complex irregular form. The hiddenite crystal is mostly flawless internally and could produce two 5 mm gemstones. Ex. Morris Museum Geology Department #16.1.28
Overall Size:24x11x10 mm
Crystals:24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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