Spodumene (var: Kunzite) Rhodochrosite and the quality of Gypsum

and the quality of Gypsum is good for the material

Richard Kosnar mined the Sweet Home for a few years during the late 1970's and managed to collect some excellent non-Rhodochrosite specimens

This is a remarkable

and the classic desirable internal black "phantom" makes for a great touch

Spodumene (var: Kunzite) Rhodochrosite and the quality of GypsumNo ordinary gem Spodumene, but an exceptional, large, doubly terminated, floater bi color TWIN! The piece is crystallized all the way around, with minor etching near the bottom edge, the twin line is distinct and sharp, and the crystal has maintained that classic Roman sword appearance. The tiny, graceful hydrothermal etching patterns, mixed with the WATER CLEAR gemminess, and soft green and gentle pink hues throughout the crystal, create a unique and