Spodumene (Var: Kunzite) - Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Afghanistan

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Spodumene (Var: Kunzite)
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ColorsPink
SizeSmall
Dimensions5.2 x 3.4 x 2.4 cm
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Description
A chunky, 77-gram crystal of kunzite, showing fine, rich lilac color. It has a sharp termination, with one conchoidal contact on the front side, but the majority of the contact is on the back, so you have a very nice display face. The interior is very gemmy. From the collection of noted California collector Charles Hansen.
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