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Spodumene Var. Kunzite

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Attractive and sharp, this Afghani Kunzite has excellent hot pink color and a very symmetric and pointed termination. At 16.8 cm, the size of this long, slender crystal is quite impressive. The core is gemmy, with a silky luster and a light pink color. Few crystals are so long and yet colorful as this Kunzite in a size that is large, but yet very manageable for any collection case.

Product details

SpeciesKunzite, Spodumene
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.8 x 2.7 x 0.8 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
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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.
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.