Kunzite

Kunzite is lilac-pink Spodumene. It is beautiful in rings, necklaces, and pendants.

Kunzite General Information 

Kunzite is lilac-pink spodumene. It's colour is a result of manganese. It has a hardness of 7.

Kunzite is often irradiated to enhance colour.

Kunzite is especially fragile due to its crystalline structure. Protect kunzite from scratches and sharp blows. Also avoid large temperature changes (such as leaving it be a heater vent or in a hot car). Do not clean kunzite in a home ultrasonic cleaner. Kunzite will fade when exposed to sunlight over time.

Where Kunzite is found

Kunzite is found in Africa, Brazil, Canada, Madagascar, Mexico, Myanmar, Sweden, and USA (California).

Anniversary Gemstone for Kunzite

Kunzite is not an  anniversary gemstone.

Kunzite Mystical Properties

Pink Kunzite promotes emotional support by aligning the heart with the head and the throat, facilitating loving feelings, thoughts, and word keeping the mind and emotions in sync.

"The stone of unity" s. Purifies the entire being by tapping into the Source directly. Teaches "solitude in the crowd", inner freedom. Heals the heart. 4th chakra and up. Scorpio and Taurus stone. #2 vibration.

More Kunzite Lore 

Kunzite was discovered in 1877. It was named after G. F. Kunz in 1902.

Depending on the direction one is viewing kunzite, it will appear as different colours. 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.

Kunzite is known as the US patriotic stone of September.