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Spodumene
Kunzite
Pale pink to lilac spodumene, found in large clean crystals. Its colour is stronger when seen along the length of the crystal.
- Mineral
- Spodumene
- Colour from
- Manganese
- Hardness
- 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale
- Known sources
- Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar
What to look for
- A noticeable pink or lilac from the top
- A clean face
- Can be irradiated or heated
CareCan fade in strong light and splits easily. Wear for evenings; avoid knocks.
General guidance about the stone. Each actual stone is described individually, with its own photographs and any laboratory report, when you enquire.
Kunzite, to wear.
Ask whether a ring, pendant, stud earrings or a bracelet with kunzite is available, in gold, platinum or silver.