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Spodumene (Var: Kunzite)

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A complete, doubly terminated, floater gem crystal of kunzite from recent finds at Mawi, Afghanistan. Most of the crystal has fine transparency with very high luster. Some faces are well-striated and some are glass-smooth. The crystal has gorgeous lilac color, especially on the C-axis and the crystal is also twinned on the C-axis. A striking, steeply terminated, and very colorful pristine crystal. Weighs 75 grams.

Product details

SpeciesKunzite, Spodumene
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Mawi pegmatite

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Kunzite
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.
Kunzite
Regional guide
Kunzite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan, Afghanistan
from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan: large, lustrous pink to purple spodumene crystals with strong pleochroism, color zoning, and high collecting value.