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Spodumen var: Kunzite (doubly-terminated crystal)
- Kantiwa Pegmatite Field (Kantiway), Wama District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
- Small Cabinet, 6.3 x 5.4 x 2.3 cm, 176.5 grams
- Start Time: 06/01/2023 7:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/08/2023 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $350
Item Description
This is a classic, good sized gemmy Kunzite crystal from Afghanistan. It's a sharp and well-formed crystal with that classic "sword"-shaped termination. The piece features gentle golden and pink/lilac hues, and looks good in reflected light as well as being backlit. Additionally, the crystal is doubly-terminated, as the base was at one point broken, but fully re-crystallized "re-healed", and you can clearly see little crystal faces when you look at it with a loupe. You rarely see such well-formed doubly-terminated Kunzite crystals from any locality, as they are often heavily etched, so their original crystal form no longer can be seen. The form and gemminess make this piece a great example from this most prolific gem producing region. A very attractive representation of this classic material. It's important to note that good crystallized Kunzites are literally only found in a few places on earth (Brazil, San Diego County and Afghanistan) in any real quantity. Valued at $950. Specimen weight is 176.5 grams.
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Bidding History
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$350 * | 06/08/2023 6:39:56 pm (CDT) |
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