Kunzite

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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 / materialSpodumene
ChemistryLiAlSi2O6
Crystal systemMonoclinic
ColourPink to lilac
Refractive index1.66 – 1.68
Birefringence0.014 – 0.016
Specific gravity3.15 – 3.21
Mohs hardness6.5 – 7
LusterVitreous
TransparencyTransparent to translucent
ToughnessFair