Spodumene
specimen number:
2063701
location:
Minas Gerais, Brazil
description: A glassy gem quality attractive green crystal of spodumene, this the variety often called hiddenite. In excellent condition. Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a globally renowned pegmatite province with a rich historical legacy originating from colonial gold and diamond mining that later expanded into major colored gemstone production. Deep within its complex pegmatite pockets, miners and collectors discover exceptional crystal specimens, including the green variety of spodumene often referred to as hiddenite. These translucent to transparent green crystals crystallized under specialized hydrothermal conditions within volatile-rich chambers, making Brazilian green spodumene specimens highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
Size: 2.2 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm (thumbnail)
Collection: Ray DeMark
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