Spodumene var. Kunzite
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In the late 1940s, George Ashley discovered a large cache of kunzite at the Vanderberg mine. I believe that this doubly terminated, lustrous and gemmy, rich pink crystal is from that time. It then ended up in a collection in Hawaii, and comes with a museum display label. A beautifully 3-dimensional, hot pink example of San Diego county kunzite from an unusual find! Ex. Lyman House Museum in Hilo, Hawaii. 92 grams.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 4.4 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Hiriart Mountain
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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