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Spodumene var. Kunzite

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A delightful, gemmy pink crystal of Kunzite, the pink variety of Spodumene, from the Vanderberg mine in San Diego County, California. The crystal measures to 11 cm; is naturally etched and displays the characteristic trichroic colours when the prism is viewed from three orthogonal directions: pale pink, mid pink and intense pink from end-on. This fine cabinet specimen of gemmy Kunzite from the Vanderberg mine is superb for display.

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SizeCabinet
Dimensions2.6 x 11.0 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$600.00
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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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 Hiriart Mountain
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Locality guide
Hiriart Mountain
Hiriart Mountain, USA - historic pegmatite locality and birthplace of kunzite; prized for pastel pink-to-lilac spodumene crystals and rare-element pockets.