History and Origin

Kunzite, discovered in California in the early 20th century, is celebrated for its soft pink to violet hues. Named after gemologist George Kunz, it exudes feminine elegance.

Afghanistan, Brazil, USA, Madagascar

Mostly comes from

Currently priced at

$50 - $500 per carat

a Carat

Chemical Formula

LiAlSi₂O₆

Hardness

on Mohs scale

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Monoclinic

Refractive Index

1.66

Specific Gravity

3.18

Color(s)

Soft pink to violet-pink

Chemical Formula

LiAlSi₂O₆

Hardness

Luster

Vitreous (Glassy)

Crystal System

Monoclinic

Refractive Index

1.66

Specific Gravity

3.18

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Crystal System

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

Refractive Index

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

Specific Gravity

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

Chemical Formula

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