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Spodumene var. Kunzite
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There are specimens that display the perfect crystal form for a species, but there are also those which during their crystallization rebel, and become far more distinctive. This beautiful pink Kunzite - a variety of Spodumene - is a classic example, having crystallized in a most peculiar, but delightful form. Attempting to look like an evil monster, it fails, and becomes the most gorgeous little creature. Like a gaping mouth with sharp teeth, this Kunzite shows intensely glassy and colourful surfaces which have been naturally hydrothermally etched during its growth process. At 5.7 cm tall it is a miniature specimen but its dramatic appearance really does make it stand out from the crowd. It is from the Gilgit District in Pakistan.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 3.7 x 1.9 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit District
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
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kunzite, hiddenite, and triphane varieties; vivid colors and pleochroism, formed in granitic pegmatites, with gem and specimen appeal and fragility.Regional guide
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