KUNZITE

Fine quality kunzite and diamond ring in platinum and rose gold

Variety:  Kunzite
Species:  Spodumene
​​Mohs Hardness:  6.5 to 7 out of 10
Color:  Pink to violet pink, usually light in tone
RI:  1.660 to 1.676 (+/-0.005)
Birefringence:  0.014 to 0.016
SR/DR/AGG:  DR
Clarity Type:  Type I
Optic Character:  Biaxial positive
Pleochroism:  Moderate to strong pink to light purple and colorless, except in light stones.
Spectrum:  Not diagnostic
Fluorescence:  Strong yellowish pink to orange under LW, weaker under SW
SG:  3.18 (+/-0.03)
Routine Treatments:  None

Kunzite Facts

This vintage pearl necklace features a pendant set with a faded pink kunzite

Kunzite is the pink variety of spodumene.​

Kunzite gets its delicate pink color from traces of manganese.

The intensity of kunzite's pink will fade over time as it's exposed to the sun's UV rays.

Some consider kunzite to be an alternate birthstone for February.

Kunzite Gallery

All photos and video courtesy of Scott Papper, GG, CMA, RGA, CSMP, CSSP

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