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

Dozens of soft pink colored “rosettes” comprising compressed rhombohedra or “discs” of Rhodochrosite are intergrown with beautiful white Quartz crystals and gently sprinkled atop contrasting black Sphalerite matrix to make this small cabinet display specimen a great representation of the material from this famous locality

the famed author of the USGS Professional Paper 144 "The copper deposits of Michigan" from 1929

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

No real damage (outside of the periphery) to speak of and just beautiful in person

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"