Brazil AAA multicolor kunzite bracelet (5.5-6.5mm balls)

Bracelet made of 5.5-6.5mm balls of multi-colored kunzite.
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet.

Kunzite is a stone discovered in 1902 in California by George Frederick Kunz. A lover of gemstones since his adolescence, he amassed a collection of 4,000 specimens when he was not even an adult.

Needing money, he sold his fabulous collection for $400 to the University of Minnesota. Self-taught, he was passionate about stones. He became an expert without any training. His talents were recognized by Tiffany & Co, which hired him. Then, he was named vice-president at just 23 years old. His expertise in stones made him a very renowned American mineralogist.

Kunzite was mistaken for tourmaline, but various analyses have shown that it was spodumene with a color that is still unknown. For information, spodumene is a pegmatitic mineral (magmatic rock with large crystals) with a glassy appearance. It is almost white in the low-iron variety and goes up to dark green in crystals with a high iron content.

Some spodumenes have their own name, such as kunzite, which is distinguished by its lilac-pink color. It owes this fabulous color to the manganese it contains. There is also hiddenite, which is yellowish-green in color, due to the presence of iron, or emerald green due to the presence of chromium. The yellow or colorless variety of spodumene is called triphane.

In 1903, Professor Charles Baskerville studied the pink spodumene more closely, which was nicknamed “the Californian iris”. He then decided to name it in homage to the man who discovered it. Thus was born the name kunzite, which replaced that of “Californian iris”.

There are no legends or myths associated with this stone. On the other hand, its incredible pink color is the symbol of femininity. Pink is also the color of romance. It is often associated with love affairs. It is also attributed the power of being a calming color.

In esoteric circles, pink is the color associated with the heart chakra, itself related to feelings, such as love, compassion and kindness.

Color and brilliance are the elements that will determine the value of a kunzite stone. The darker the stone, the more expensive it will be. Gemologists refer to spodumene as pink, blue-violet, red-violet, purple-red or red-violet. It has a hardness of 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale.

Kunzite crystals do not have any inclusions visible to the naked eye. They give an impression of purity. Kunzite has the property of being phosphorescent, which means that it stores light and diffuses it partly in the dark. It also has the power of having a strong pleochroism, that is to say that its color changes depending on the angle of its exposure.

The main deposits are located in Brazil, Afghanistan, Madagascar and Pakistan.

Kunzite is a stone of serenity and appeasement. It is directly related to the heart chakra. It therefore has the power to significantly reduce the harmful effects of stress and anxiety.

This protective stone neutralizes negative energies, removes buried fears and has a shielding action against harmful influences. In fact, it intensifies the energy field surrounding the body.

Often cited as a stone of tenderness, kunzite stimulates the heart and mind. Thus, it helps bring balance between the mind and emotions. It arouses unconditional love.

Its beautiful pink color connects it to femininity and romanticism. It provides thoughts filled with tenderness and affection. It opens its wearer to communication and exchanges with others. It encourages the desire to be of service and help.

Kunzite facilitates interventions during conflicts and generates understanding. It is recommended during heartaches and during fears about the future of a couple. This stone gives off gentleness and benevolence.

Wearing a kunzite stimulates concentration in adults and children alike. It brings the necessary calm during exams or job interviews and soothes apprehensions. In addition, it helps to defuse complicated situations.