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Spodumene from Mawi pegmatite, Nuristan, Afghanistan

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This is an attractive, etched, floater crystal of Spodumene from a well-known pegmatite in the mountains of Afghanistan. The color is yellow and Spodumenes with similar coloration are often given the varietal name of Triphane. This is a good example, with a mass of 314 grams and well-developed mouth watering etched faces that are truly amazing and makes the piece a stand out one. The crystal is doubly-terminated and complete all around. This is something truly magnificent!

Product details

SpeciesSpodumene
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions20.5 x 4.0 x 1.5 cm
Weight314 grams
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Mawi pegmatite
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Spodumene
Mineral guide
Learn about Spodumene
kunzite, hiddenite, and triphane varieties; vivid colors and pleochroism, formed in granitic pegmatites, with gem and specimen appeal and fragility.
Spodumene
Regional guide
Spodumene from Mawi Pegmatite, Afghanistan
from Mawi, Afghanistan: kunzite pink-to-lilac plus green, blue, yellow, and colorless crystals, valued for sharp prisms and strong pleochroism.
Locality guide
Mawi pegmatite
A collector's guide to Mawi pegmatite, Afghanistan: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 269 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.