Spodumene

An absolute masterpiece of Afghan pegmatite mineralogy, this large cabinet single crystal showcases the world class color and clarity of Yellow Spodumene (Triphane) from the famous Pech Valley. This pristine column is a powerhouse display piece. The crystal boasts a luminous, highly refractive pale-yellow to greenish-yellow hue that radiates brilliantly under display lighting. The internal clarity is exceptional, providing a near water-clear, gem-quality window through the upper section of the pillar. The wide tabular faces display deeply defined, textbook vertical growth striations, while the complex, chiseled termination at the apex is remarkably sharp and beautifully preserved. Fully formed on all sides with pristine geometry and outstanding three-dimensional depth, this elite Triphane crystal represents the absolute pinnacle of single-crystal gem aesthetics from the region.

Yellow is a rare color for Spodumene, less common than Kunzite pinks and blue, and the pale green Triphane. Collectors of the species often hunt for several years to find their yellow specimen.