Kunzite
A
variety of crystalline spodumene (a silicate of aluminum and lithium)
generally of a lilac-pink hue, though yellow and green varieties are
not uncommon.
If exposed to the sun, kunzite first loses its colour, then turns
green and in time resumes its original hue. If you plan to buy
kunzite, choose a specimen of a certain size and thickness, as small
specimens tend to be colourless. It must be cut in a special way and
only in facets. It may be confused with morganite and pink tourmaline
(rubellite).
Kunzite comes from Brazil, Madagascar, and Burma and takes its name
from the well-known gemmologist G.F. Kunz.
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Name |
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| Kunzite
Spodumene |
7-Jun |
3.16-3.20 |
Monoclinic
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Perfect
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1.665-1.680
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0.015
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0.017
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Definite |
Strong |
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