Kunzite (bi-colored) (222.29 grams)

Item Description

Here we have an attractive thick, doubly-terminated, gemmy crystal of Spodumene / Kunzite from Afghanistan. The top termination is smooth and well-formed creating that classic "Roman Sword" look often seen the material and the bottom side of the crystal most likely the piece detached from the pocket wall during formation and ended up healing ("re-healing") itself while it finished growing. It's not a complete "floater" due to a few contacts, but it is crystallized on all side. The piece has light purplish-pink hue on the top and greenish-yellow color in the lower portions when viewed on the "a" axis, but When viewed down the "c" axis through the bottom of the crystal , one can see that this is a "striped" or color zoned crystal. Additionally, the top of the crystal has an almost "frosted" white appearance, so you could say this piece is a tri-colored crystal. The luster is very good on the prism faces, which are complimented with slightly etched faces on either side. Good crystallized Spodumenes / Kunzites are only found in a few places on earth and Afghanistan is only place that produces them with any frequency these days. Weight is 222.29 grams. Priced at $850 in the inventory.