• Very nice good grade -- Natural untreated Spodumene (Kunzite, Hiddenite, Triphane) Crystal Stone from Afghanistan
  •  Weight: 51.8 gram (12 small pieces lot) Each piece: 1.6 gram to 11.6 gram  Dimensions: 20x8x7 mm to 28x20x14 mm
  •   *** Spodumene  Spodumene is a pyroxene mineral that is found, almost exclusively, in granite pegmatites. It has a chemical composition of LiAlSi2O6 but small amounts of sodium sometimes substitute for lithium. Spodumene is typically found in lithium-rich pegmatites in association with other lithium minerals such as lepidolite, eucryptite and petalite. Spodumene often occurs in extremely large crystals.
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    Nice Spodumene Kunzite Hiddenite Triphane Crystal 12 small pcs Lot 51.8 g

    Very nice good grade --
    Natural untreated
    Spodumene (Kunzite, Hiddenite, Triphane) Crystal Stone from Afghanistan


    Weight: 51.8 gram (12 small pieces lot)
    Each piece: 1.6 gram to 11.6 gram
    Dimensions: 20x8x7 mm to 28x20x14 mm



    ***
    Spodumene
    Spodumene is a pyroxene mineral that is found, almost exclusively, in granite pegmatites. It has a chemical composition of LiAlSi2O6 but small amounts of sodium sometimes substitute for lithium. Spodumene is typically found in lithium-rich pegmatites in association with other lithium minerals such as lepidolite, eucryptite and petalite.
    Spodumene often occurs in extremely large crystals.

    Physical Properties of Spodumene
    Chemical Classification silicate
    Color White, gray, yellow, green, blue, lilac, pink, brown. Sometimes pleochroic
    Streak White, colorless.
    Luster Vitreous, pearly.
    Diaphaneity transparent to translucent
    Cleavage perfect in two directions with parting
    Mohs Hardness 6.5 to 7
    Specific Gravity 3.1 to 3.3
    Diagnostic Properties Prismatic crystals with strong striations parallel to their principal axis. Perfect cleavage.
    Chemical Composition LiAl(SiO3)2
    Crystal System monoclinic (low temperature) tetragonal (high temperature)

    Spodumene sometimes occurs in transparent crystals in pastel shades of pink, green and yellow. These have been cut into gemstones that are prized by collectors. However, their use in jewelry is limited to pieces that will be subject to limited abuse because of spodumene's perfect cleavage.
    Translucent to transparent spodumene with an attractive pink, yellow or green color is sometimes faceted, cut en cabochon or used to make tumbled stones. Its perfect cleavage limits its use to jewelry that will not be subject to rough wear or handling. Spodumene is primarily a "collector's gemstone."
    Source localities include Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada and USA.
    Kunzite
    Pink to lilac specimens of gem-quality spodumene are highly prized and known as "kunzite". The color of these specimens is attributed to the presence of manganese as a chromophore. Kunzite is the most commonly encountered spodumene gem.
    Hiddenite
    Emerald green spodumene is known as "Hiddenite." Its vivid green color is very similar to emerald and is attributed to the presence of chromium as a chromophore. It is the rarest gem variety of spodumene.
    Triphane
    Yellow and clear specimens of spodumene are known as "Triphane". They have also been cut into gems.


    Item Specifics
    Country of Origin :Afghanistan
    Country/Region of Manufacture :Afghanistan
    Cut Grade :Fair
    Transparency :Translucent
    Brand :Unbranded
    Gemstone Type :Kunzite
    Gemstone Shape :Natural
    Gemstone Color :Pink
    Gemstone Creation :Natural
    Gemstone Form :Rough
    Certification :NA
    Gemstone Treatment :Not Enhanced
    Gemstone Clarity Grade :Eye Clean
    Item Length :NA
    Item Width :NA
    Item Depth :NA
    Gemstone Effect :Iridescence
    Number of Pieces :12
    Wholesale :No
    Vintage :No
    California Prop 65 Warning :NA
    MPN :NA

    Payment

    By Paypal

    Shipping

    Free shipping cost.

    We send the goods to USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, EU countries and some other European and Asian countries by E-express, a kind of fast postal service by Hong Kong Post. It usually takes about 6 to 10 working days for delivery.

    We send the goods to other countries by registered airmail and will take about 8 to 14 working days for delivery.

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    Contact Us

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    Selltotheworld

    From all around the world

    Nice Spodumene Kunzite Hiddenite Triphane Crystal 12 small pcs Lot 51.8 g

    Very nice good grade --
    Natural untreated
    Spodumene (Kunzite, Hiddenite, Triphane) Crystal Stone from Afghanistan


    Weight: 51.8 gram (12 small pieces lot)
    Each piece: 1.6 gram to 11.6 gram
    Dimensions: 20x8x7 mm to 28x20x14 mm



    ***
    Spodumene
    Spodumene is a pyroxene mineral that is found, almost exclusively, in granite pegmatites. It has a chemical composition of LiAlSi2O6 but small amounts of sodium sometimes substitute for lithium. Spodumene is typically found in lithium-rich pegmatites in association with other lithium minerals such as lepidolite, eucryptite and petalite.
    Spodumene often occurs in extremely large crystals.

    Physical Properties of Spodumene
    Chemical Classification silicate
    Color White, gray, yellow, green, blue, lilac, pink, brown. Sometimes pleochroic
    Streak White, colorless.
    Luster Vitreous, pearly.
    Diaphaneity transparent to translucent
    Cleavage perfect in two directions with parting
    Mohs Hardness 6.5 to 7
    Specific Gravity 3.1 to 3.3
    Diagnostic Properties Prismatic crystals with strong striations parallel to their principal axis. Perfect cleavage.
    Chemical Composition LiAl(SiO3)2
    Crystal System monoclinic (low temperature) tetragonal (high temperature)

    Spodumene sometimes occurs in transparent crystals in pastel shades of pink, green and yellow. These have been cut into gemstones that are prized by collectors. However, their use in jewelry is limited to pieces that will be subject to limited abuse because of spodumene's perfect cleavage.
    Translucent to transparent spodumene with an attractive pink, yellow or green color is sometimes faceted, cut en cabochon or used to make tumbled stones. Its perfect cleavage limits its use to jewelry that will not be subject to rough wear or handling. Spodumene is primarily a "collector's gemstone."
    Source localities include Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Pakistan, Canada and USA.
    Kunzite
    Pink to lilac specimens of gem-quality spodumene are highly prized and known as "kunzite". The color of these specimens is attributed to the presence of manganese as a chromophore. Kunzite is the most commonly encountered spodumene gem.
    Hiddenite
    Emerald green spodumene is known as "Hiddenite." Its vivid green color is very similar to emerald and is attributed to the presence of chromium as a chromophore. It is the rarest gem variety of spodumene.
    Triphane
    Yellow and clear specimens of spodumene are known as "Triphane". They have also been cut into gems.

    Item Specifics
    Country of Origin :Afghanistan
    Country/Region of Manufacture :Afghanistan
    Cut Grade :Fair
    Transparency :Translucent
    Brand :Unbranded
    Gemstone Type :Kunzite
    Gemstone Shape :Natural
    Gemstone Color :Pink
    Gemstone Creation :Natural
    Gemstone Form :Rough
    Certification :NA
    Gemstone Treatment :Not Enhanced
    Gemstone Clarity Grade :Eye Clean
    Item Length :NA
    Item Width :NA
    Item Depth :NA
    Gemstone Effect :Iridescence
    Number of Pieces :12
    Wholesale :No
    Vintage :No
    California Prop 65 Warning :NA
    MPN :NA

    Payment

    By Paypal

    Shipping

    Free shipping cost.

    We send the goods to USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, EU countries and some other European and Asian countries by E-express, a kind of fast postal service by Hong Kong Post. It usually takes about 6 to 10 working days for delivery.

    We send the goods to other countries by registered airmail and will take about 8 to 14 working days for delivery.

    Returns

    Returns: We accept returns with any reason in 30 days.

    Contact Us

    We will answer buyer messages within 24 hours during working days.


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