Kunzite – Overview
Intro
Kunzite is a pastel pink-to-lilac spodumene loved for delicate colour and large elegant crystals.
Overview
This starter entry positions kunzite as a romantic pastel gem where size, colour direction, and care requirements should be explained clearly.
About
This starter entry positions kunzite as a romantic pastel gem where size, colour direction, and care requirements should be explained clearly. Kunzite is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.
Key Properties
| Mineral / material | Spodumene |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiAlSi2O6 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Colour | Pink to lilac |
| Refractive index | 1.66 – 1.68 |
| Birefringence | 0.014 – 0.016 |
| Specific gravity | 3.15 – 3.21 |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 – 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Toughness | Fair |