Natural Kunzites Overview
 Named after the U.S. mineralogist G.F.Kunz, who first described this gem in 1902.
The colorings agent is manganese. Stones are mostly light colored; colors can fade. Brownish and green-violet types can be improved in color by heating to about 300 degrees F.
There are frequently aligned inclusion such as tubes or fractures. The stone has a vivid vitreous luster. The Table facet must be perpendicular to the main axis of the stone.
Depending on the direction one is viewing kunzite, it will appear as different colors. It will be clear from one direction and pink from the other. As a result, it needs to be cut carefully so that the pink will show through the table facet.
Physical Properties
| Color |
Pink-violet, light-violet |
| Refractive Index |
1.66-1.681 |
| Chemistry |
Lithium, aluminium silicate |
| Hardness |
6.5-7 |
| Density |
3.15-3.21 |
| Crystal Group |
Amorphous |
| Ocurrence |
Afghanistan, Burma, Madagascar, Pakistan, USA |
Legend and Lore
Kunzite is known to be a relaxation stone. It calms and repairs core soul damage. Kunzite is believed to help one to understand and interact better with others and to bring love, peace and harmony. Kunzite gives off powerful love energy, promotes peace and purification.
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The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Kunzite. Please note that the real Kunzites in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
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