Kunzite
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Physical & Optical Properties
Category
Semi-Precious Gems
Mohs Hardness
6,0 – 7,0
Specific Gravity
3,15 – 3,21
Refractive Index
1,657 – 1,681
Crystal System
Monoclinic
Luster
Vitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Fracture
Uneven
Color
various
Birefringence
0,014
Dispersion
0,017
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless - pink - violet
Mohs Hardness
Mohs Hardness: 6,0 – 7,0
1 Soft10 Hard
Crystal System
Value & Market
Price Tier
Moderate ($50-500/ct)
Where to Buy Kunzite
Blue Nile
Fine jewelry retailer
James Allen
Gemstone jewelry
Brilliant Earth
Ethically sourced gems
Amazon
Wide selection
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Treatments
6 to 7Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
3.15 to 3.21Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
BrittleWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
PerfectUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.657 to 1.681Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Biaxial/+Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
0.014 to 0.016Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
Strong trichroism: colorless - pink - violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
0.017Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Pink, violet-pinkUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
Coloring agent is manganese.Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
VitreousWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) Vivid vitreous
Moderate to strong pink to orange (weaker to SW)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
OrangeUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
OrangeUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
MonoclinicHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Prismatic, tabularWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Deposits occur in granite pegmatite.Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
There are frequently aligned inclusions such as tubes or fractures. - Gemstones of the world, Walter Schumann, 2001, p 114
Kunzite information at mindat.org
Afghanistan
E.Ya. Kievlenko, Geology of gems, 2003, p. 110
Bowersox and Chamberlin (1995)
Bowersox and Chamberlin (1995)
Bowersox and Chamberlin (1995)
Bowersox and Chamberlin (1995)
Brazil
Proctor (1985)
Proctor (1985)
Proctor (1985)
MadagascarE.Ya. Kievlenko, Geology of gems, 2003, p. 110
Sri Lanka
Ceylon Aluvial Mine, (Book, Co. 2002)
USA
Sinkankas (1997)
About Kunzite
Kunzite is the pink to violet variety of spodumene, a lithium aluminum silicate, colored by manganese and exhibiting strong pleochroism that displays pale pink, deeper pink-violet, and colorless when viewed from different directions. It was first described in 1902 from Pala, California, USA, and named for gemologist George Frederick Kunz of Tiffany & Co., with the finest gem-quality material sourced from Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, and Pakistan. Kunzite is popular in fine jewelry for its delicate pink and lavender hues, though it is susceptible to color fading under prolonged UV exposure.
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Origins
Jewelry Use
Durability
5/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kunzite?
Kunzite is the pink to violet variety of spodumene, a lithium aluminum silicate, colored by manganese and exhibiting strong pleochroism that displays pale pink, deeper pink-violet, and colorless when viewed from different directions. It was first described in 1902 from Pala, California, USA, and nam
What is the hardness of Kunzite?
Kunzite has a Mohs hardness of 6.0 to 7.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Kunzite?
Kunzite is primarily Various.
Where is Kunzite found?
Kunzite is found in Minas Gerais (Brazil).
How much does Kunzite cost?
Kunzite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.