Spodumene

     
Variety kunzite, twinned
Origin: Katerina Mine, Hiriart Mountain, Pala District, San Diego County, California, U.S.A.
Ex. Wendell Wilson collection
Sample size: 3.2 x 1.6 x .6 cm
 
     
  
Variety kunzite
Origin: Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Sample size: 53.4 x 12.2 x 8.6 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

  
  
Variety kunzite, naturally etched
Origin: Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil
Sample size: 4 x 1.8 x 6.9 cm
 
     
Origin: Beebe Hole Mine, Mt. Tule, Boulevard, San Diego Co., California, U.S.A.
Sample size: 3.5 x 1.7 x 8.6 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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