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Spodumene Var. Kunzite
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A magnificent cabinet-sized single crystal of Spodumene var. Kunzite of extraordinary pastel pink colour measuring to a maximum length of 13.8 cm. This truly stunning example of Kunzite, the pink variety of Spodumene, is from the famous Mawi Pegmatite in north-eastern Afghanistan. The crystal is large and substantial yet possesses the most delicate colours containing a gemmy transparency of ethereal quality. The crystal has an excellent termination and on one prism face is partly encrusted with white bladed Albite and prismatic rod-like crystals of gemmy pale pink Tourmaline laying perfectly flat across the Kunzite. The termination faces exhibit superb gently stepped surfaces appearing like snakeskin scales whereas the broad flat prism faces are deeply striated and the narrow edge faces are mirror smooth. Like all Kunzite, the crystal displays excellent trichroism, in that the prism exhibits three different colours when viewed along each of its three axes. A museum quality Kunzite from the Mawi valley gem pegmatite in Afghanistan. Ex Jesse Fisher and Joan Kureczka Collection.
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SizeCabinet
Dimensions7.8 x 13.8 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Mawi pegmatite
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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