Spodumene (var: Kunzite) (doubly terminated) September birthstone cuboctahedra of silvery Galena associated

cuboctahedra of silvery Galena associated with small striated pyritohedra of golden Pyrite

Brett Kosnar

as it looks good no matter which way it's displayed

but it's crystallized underneath with minor associated golden Siderite rhombs

Spodumene (var: Kunzite) (doubly terminated) September birthstone cuboctahedra of silvery Galena associatedWhen it comes to gem quality display specimens of Kunzite, there are only about three places in the world today (Brazil, Afghanistan and San Diego County, California), that produce sharp crystals with excellent gemminess and color. For the most part, Brazil and San Diego County only produce loose single crystals off matrix, and Afghanistan has clearly produced the finest matrix specimens extant. This is a very worthwhile small cabinet sized display