Kunzite Mining at the Pala Chief Mine, Part 1 by GIA

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Kunzite Mining at the Pala Chief Mine, Part 1 by GIA. Kunzite crystal can come in many shapes and sizes, but what does a kunzite mine actually look like? In part 1 of a two-part video series, Brandon Laurs goes on location at the Pala Chief Mine, located in San Diego County, California, where he takes viewers through the mine and documents the discovery of new kinds of kunzite gemstone. Laurs also discusses mining for gems, and gemological properties of this particular mine, and demonstrates to viewers why it takes meticulous attention and care to mine kunzite gemstone.
Learn more about kunzite with GIA's gem encyclopedia: www.gia.edu/kun...
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• Kunzite Description: www.gia.edu/kun...
• Kunzite Buyer’s Guide: www.gia.edu/kun...
• Kunzite History and Lore: www.gia.edu/kun...
• Kunzite Care and Cleaning: www.gia.edu/kun...
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[@signsoflifemk1963]

great video for those who wonder where kunzite is mined

[@destravlr]

Thank you GIA for this video.

[@braintwo3398]

Beautiful! I wonder what the Altered Spodumene is called

[@dakotasrocks]

I’ve always wanted to go there. Driven past it many times, never gone.

[@huskyfluffy]

A beautiful thing to see. Lovely music.

[@huskyfluffy]

I wish Kunzite were stronger for an every day engagement ring! I adore it! I also wish I could mine for a day!!

[@acidwaste00]

it is 7 on mohs. its hard enough.

[@patrickmcleod111]

Plenty of kunzite, with the bonus of lots of pastry, should you desire a sweet snack during your break!

[@michaelmacgeorge1082]

Pay streak*

[@bonblue4993]

What is the pink clay or what is the mineral that makes the clay pink and why does it portend a pocket?

[@Kmwsstudios]

What I want to do crystal mining to

[@0oohnegative]

i am drooling.

[@laltlanthangac9148]

Wonderful

[@スばらしき鉱物宝石の世界]

うらやましい。こういう鉱物採集をしてみたいです……

[@jaimeleandro6140]

Está sacando cristales de calcita

[@dswejhhbddddnn4200]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Kmwsstudios]

That's my passion and I want to do those things

[@terryfonner1120]

I LOVE them so I decided to collect a great amount of largest diamond on the planet I do believe so who is the best lapaderes cuter

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