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| Kunzite, Information and Interesting Facts. | | | | (d) Smaller sizes of Kunzite gems appear very |
| The gemstone Kunzite was named after it's | | | | pale and almost colorless. If you would like to |
| founder G.F Kunz in 1902. First occurence of the | | | | have a Kunzite gem stone with good color, go for |
| gem stone were recorded around 1877. | | | | sizes of around two carats and above for the |
| Kunzite gemstones are normally pale pink (lilac) | | | | piece. |
| and can sometimes be seen in darker shades of | | | | (e) The same spodumene mineral is available in |
| pink and even with a tinge of purple color. The | | | | shades of green and is then referred to as |
| scientific name of this mineral is spodumene and | | | | 'hiddenite', the pinkish variety is called 'kunzite'. |
| the color of Kunzite is derived from manganese | | | | Traders sometimes use the term green Kunzite |
| that exists in the gemstone. | | | | for hiddenite. Not much harm though, as both |
| Here are some interesting and rarely disclosed | | | | gems come from the same mineral namely |
| facts about Kunzite gems: | | | | 'spodumene'. |
| (a) Kunzite has a hardness of around 6 to 7 on | | | | (f) The Kunzite gemstone is mined in Brazil, |
| the Moh's scale of hardness. Yet, the gemstone is | | | | Madagascar, Sweden, Manitoba/Canada, and the |
| not very durable as the crystalline structure | | | | U.S.A (South Dakota and North Carolina). Some |
| makes it quite fragile. You therefore need to | | | | Kunzite finds from Afghanistan show a deep pink |
| protect the gemstone from blows and other | | | | color with tones of gorgeous violet shades. |
| impact. | | | | (g) A few precautions regarding handling and |
| (b) Most Kunzite is treated for enhancing color. | | | | looking after Kunzite gems or jewelry with |
| The color of the gemstone will fade when | | | | Kunzite gemstones. Do not expose the gemstone |
| exposed to heat or strong light sources. Infact, all | | | | to strong light or strong heat as this could hasten |
| Kunzite gems will gradually fade and lose color | | | | the color fade of the gemstone. Kunzite should |
| when exposed to natural sunlight too. This is a | | | | never be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner as this |
| fact that most sellers would not like to disclose as | | | | could damage the gemstone. You will need to |
| they fear that it will keep buyers away. | | | | protect your Kunzite gemstone or jewelry from |
| (c) Depending on the direction from which the | | | | scratches and sharp blows. |
| Kunzite gemstone is viewed, it could appear to be | | | | You can read the complete report on Kunzite |
| a pale color or a gorgeous lilac shade of pink. For | | | | gemstones on this link: |
| this reason, Kunzite gem stones need to be cut | | | | Will be back with more interesting information |
| at the right angle to ensure that the best color of | | | | regarding gemstones and jewelry. |
| the gemstone is shown from the top (table) of | | | | |