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Spodumene (Var: Kunzite), Quartz

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An unusual specimen that Bill says is a very old piece out of a collection labeled only as "Pala." The doubly-terminated kunzite hangs dramatically from a quartz termination, and the quartz itself is also doubly-terminated. Ex. Pala International/William Larson Collection.

Product details

SpeciesKunzite, Quartz, Spodumene
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.3 x 5.4 x 5.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Pala Mining District

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 Pala Mining District, San Diego County, USA
from Pala Mining District, San Diego County — lavender to pink bladed crystals, rare historic locality material, and prized collecting quality.