Spodumene (var: Kunzite) (GEM floater crystal) Hugh Ford There's a very large amount

There's a very large amount of space between the top layer and the underlying Quartz crystals on the matrix

while others have an “alligator skin” appearance on the surface

What an eye-catching and fine quality specimen of this now classic material

Some attached dark reddish-brown Sphalerite on the reverse side of the piece can be seen

This is an excellent sculptural piece of Copper with wonderful aesthetics from the famous Copper Country of Michigan

Spodumene (var: Kunzite) (GEM floater crystal) Hugh Ford There's a very large amountKunzite is the varietal name for the gemmy pink Spodumenes first found in San Diego County, California. They were given the name in 1903 in honor of the world famous mineralogist gemologist, George F. Kunz. Over 100 years later, specimens are still coming out, and some of the most iconic are those from the famous Oceanview Mine. This fantastic cabinet sized piece is a large, GEM quality, lustrous, eye catching, classic, pinkish lilac colored "floater"