MINERAL OF THE MONTH By Ronald L. Parker, Senior Geologist, Borehole Image Specialists, P. O. Box 221724, Denver CO 80222 ron@bhigeo.com
SPODUMENE The Pegmatite Giant
»»CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 Spodumene, Dara-iPech Pegmatite Field, Chapa Dara District, Konar Province, Nuristan, Afghanistan. Note the classic 2/m monoclinic symmetry, striations parallel to the c crystallographic axis, zonation within the upper third of the crystal and the pink (kunzite) to green (hiddenite) color variation. 3.5 x 5 x 1.8 cm. Photo by Jamison Brizendine.
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