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Spodumene

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Spodumene

Ex J & S Mommers Collection

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Description
Locality: 
Mawi, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.2 × 2 × 0.6 cm
Description

This is a sharp, well-terminated sword like crystal of near colorless spodumene  from the classic Afghanistan occurrence. It is a floater, complete-all-around.  Along with its classic shape, the well-striated crystal is completely gemmy and transparent.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Spodumene

Formula: 
LiAlSi2O6
Group Parent: 
Clinopyroxene Subgroup
Strunz: 
9.DA.30
Crystal System: 
Monoclinic
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Colour: 
colorless, yellow
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Utö Mines, Utö, Södermanland, Sweden
Earthstones Australia

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