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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 twopart 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: http://www.gia.edu/kunzite
• Kunzite Quality Factors: http://www.gia.edu/kunzitequalityfa...
• Kunzite Description: http://www.gia.edu/kunzitedescription
• Kunzite Buyer’s Guide: http://www.gia.edu/kunzite#buyersguide
• Kunzite History and Lore: http://www.gia.edu/kunzitehistorylore
• Kunzite Care and Cleaning: http://www.gia.edu/kunzitecarecleaning

The Official GIA Channel on YouTube is also a great resource for kunzite knowledge
• Kunzite From Afghanistan With Edward Boehm:    • Kunzite From Afghanistan With Edward ...  
• Kunzite Mining at the Pala Chief Mine, Part 2:    • Kunzite Mining at the Pala Chief Mine...  
• Kunzite Mining at the Oceanview Mine, Part 1:    • Kunzite Mining at the Oceanview Mine,...  
• Kunzite Mining at the Oceanview Mine, Part 2:    • Kunzite Mining at the Oceanview Mine,...  

GIA exists to connect people to the understanding of gems. Our videos provide more information on diamonds, gems, and other related topics
• How to Choose a Diamond | GIA Diamond Grading Guide:    • How to Choose a Diamond: 10Minute GI...  
• How to Read a GIA Grading Report:    • How to Read a GIA Grading Report Vide...  
• Sapphire and Ruby Mine in Palin, Cambodia:    • River Mining in Pailin, Cambodia, by GIA  
• Mining for Emerald in Brazil:    • Mining for Emeralds in Brazil by GIA  
• What Attracts Us to Ruby | History:    • What Attracts Us to Ruby: History by GIA  

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