Kunzite from Pala Chief Mine, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA - image 1

Kunzite from Pala Chief Mine, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA

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A rare substantial broad-bladed crystal specimen of Kunzite from the Pala Chief Mine, California, USA. A fine gem quality crystal measuring to a good 11cm, displaying typical natural etching and pleasing characteristic pink colour. A great gem Kunzite specimen from the pegmatite mine.

Product details

SpeciesKunziteSpodumene
SizeCabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 11.4 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Pala Chief Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2025
Price paid
$9,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot 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 Chief Mine
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Locality guide
Pala Chief Mine
A collector's guide to Pala Chief Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 91 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.