Spodumene Var. Kunzite

sold

Locality: Oceanview Mine, Elizabeth R. Mine (Hazel W. claim), Chief Mountain, Pala District, San Diego Co., California
Minerals: Spodumene
Dimensions: 7.4 x 3.4 x .8 cm
Size class: Small Cabinet
SID: KUNZITE1

This complete Kunzite was found in the Kahuna II pocket in december of 2010. It has a lilac-pink transparent color, with a richer purple hue down the c axis as pictured. 99% damage free, with only a miniscule cleavage plane (less than 1 cm of the small length edge) of the overall length of over 7 cm. (unless you know to look for it you won't see it). An attractive piece.

It weighs 43.7 grams.