Kunzite is a beautiful pink to violet variety of the mineral Spodumene, prized for its delicate color and strong pleochroism (showing different shades when viewed from different angles). Discovered in the early 20th century, it was named after gemologist George Frederick Kunz. Known as the “Stone of Emotion,” Kunzite promotes love, emotional healing, and inner peace.
Color: Light pink to lilac or violet
Hardness: 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale
Sources: Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA