Kunzite S Gemstone

Kunzite is the best known variety of the mineral spodumene. It was first found in the pegmatites of pala california in 1902 and is named after the famous mineralogist george f.

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Kunzite s gemstone. To cleanse a kunzite gemstone hold it under running water a spring or stream is ideal but a tap will suffice every couple of weeks while picturing inhibitions flushing away. There is no legendary information on kunzite though the wearer of kunzite gemstones is believed to be blessed with good fortune. Part of the allure of kunzite jewelry is the gemstone s ability to reveal three different colors when viewed from different angles with the deepest tone being seen from the top.

Kunzite gets its delicate color from trace amounts of manganese. Kunz who first identified it. The brighter shade of color pink or lilac the more valuable the kunzite stone is.

Genuine kunzite gemstone pink purple grade aaa round 7mm 8mm 9mm 10mm 11mm loose beads 7 5 inch half strand a271 daybeads. Kunzite is a relatively recent gemstone having been first discovered in the 20th century. It s named after famed gemologist george frederick kunz who was the first to identify it as a unique variety of spodumene.

Kunzite can be found in different locations in the world such as the usa madagascar brazil and afghanistan. Kunzite gets its beautiful lilac pink colors from the presence of manganese in the stone. California s san diego county is an important source of kunzite.

Kunzite in ancient lore and legend. It s a gemstone that s loved for its color and clarity. Though it wasn t until the 1990 s that this gemstone became a more mainstream gemstone having been used only as a collectors gemstone prior to that time.

The symbols enclose the author s name and a page number for a reference cited from the following books. Kunzite s sensitivity to sunlight and to some extent heat means it should not be exposed for too long or in bright locations. Kunzite is sometimes referred to as the evening stone as it shows its true vivid hue when out of bright or direct light.