Kunzite crystal. Kinzite is a variety of spodumene, a pyroxene mineral composed of lithium aluminium inosilicate. It is a gemstone of moderate importa

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Kunzite crystal. Kinzite is a variety of spodumene, a pyroxene mineral composed of lithium aluminium inosilicate. It is a gemstone of moderate importance, and is transparent with characteristic pink to lilac hues. This specimen is from the Pala mine, San Diego, California, USA, and measures 45 mm long.

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