Stone of Purity
From Spodumene family, Kunzite was discovered at the Pala Chief Mine near San Diego, California and named after gemologist GF Kunz, who first described it in 1902. Kunzite is an unusual, and rare, stone.
HARDNESS
4 - 7
Treatment
Irradiation.
COLOR
Light Pink shades to Violet.
Features & Traits
Kunzite has been dubbed the “evening stone” due to the fact that it fades in bright sunlight. This “young” gemstone in delicate pink hues is going through a second Renaissance, getting more and more widely received.
History & Lore
It gets its delicate color from trace amounts of manganese. This unusual &
rare “young” gemstone in pink hues is going through a second Renaissance, proving to be a highly desirable gem.
Why do we love it