This is an attractive, etched, floater crystal of Spodumene var. Triphane from a well-known pegmatite in the mountains of Afghanistan. The color is yellow and Spodumenes with similar coloration are often given the varietal name of Triphane. This is a good example with a mass of 11 grams and well-developed mouth watering etched faces that are truly amazing and makes the piece a stand out one. The crystal is doubly-terminated and complete all around. A very unique Spodumene for a collector of larger specimens and gem crystals, who is excited by the usual large sizes. This is something truly remarkable!

Specification

Mineral:
Spodumene var. Triphane

Hand Size Mineral:
LWD: 15.2 x 6.6 x 4.6 cm

Weight: 626 grams

Locality:
Mawi Pegmatite, Laghman Province, Afghanistan.