Spodumene (Var: Kunzite)
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This is a naturally etched crystal of GEM kunzite not from Afghanistan, but from the Urucum Mine in Brazil - and is therefore a lot more hard-to-obtain and desirable! It's a complete and terminated floater, with the typical jagged form. Weighs 17 grams, so not just a shard but has thickness to it.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Urucum claim
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Kunzite
pink to lilac spodumene with strong pleochroism, glassy crystals on white matrix; prized for color, clarity, and localities like Pala and Nuristan.Regional guide
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