Kunzite - Laghman Afganistan - Ore of lithium - It is a pink to light purple variety of the mineral spodumene

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Kunzite - Laghman Afganistan - Ore of lithium - It is a pink to light purple variety of the mineral spodumene - Discovered in 1902 and named after famous geologist George F. King - Only popular as a gemstone since the 1990's - Used as a pendant stone and for large ornamental uses

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