SPODUMENE, variety Kunzite
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Urupuca mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Some of the largest and finest crystals of kunzite, the lavendar to pink gem variety of spodumene, have been found in Brazil. This fine crystal was found nearly four decades ago.

Size: 21 cm tall

Acquired: 1961 purchase, County Acquisition Fund.

Disposition: On display in the Gemstones and Their Origins exhibit.

Catalog Number: 12120