Collection: Kunzite

Kunzite is a fascinating gemstone belonging to the spodumene family.

💎 Origin and Discovery

• Discovered at the beginning of the 20th century.

• Named in honor of George Frederick Kunz , the famous American gemologist who identified it in 1902.

• The main deposits are located in Afghanistan , Brazil , Madagascar , the United States , Pakistan and Myanmar .

🎨 Color and Appearance

• Colors: pale pink to purplish pink , sometimes with lilac hues.

• Its color is due to the presence of manganese .

• It exhibits pleochroism : the color varies depending on the angle of observation (more intense in one direction).

• Transparent to translucent, with a beautiful vitreous luster.

⚠️ Physical characteristics

• Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale.

• Perfect cleavage: it can split easily, making it fragile to cut and wear.

• It is photosensitive : its color can fade in prolonged sunlight .

💍 Uses

• Used mainly in jewelry , often in pendants or earrings (less often in rings because of its fragility).

• Generally cut into a cushion, oval or pear shape to highlight its color.

🌿 Virtues in lithotherapy

• Stone of calm, love and appeasement .

• Would promote emotional healing , opening of the heart and self-acceptance .

• Often associated with the heart chakra .

🧼 Maintenance

• Avoid direct sunlight (risk of discoloration).

• Clean with warm water and a soft cloth.

• Do not use ultrasound or steam.