Definition
Mohs scale hardness 6.5 to 7
One of the few naturally pink gemstones in existence is kunzite. The majority of kunzite crystals are a light shade of pink, while some exhibit stronger blush tones than others.
Although being a rather fragile and delicate gem that might fade with extended exposure to light, kunzite is a well-liked gem because of its attractive hue. Due to its cleavage and potent pleochroism, kunzite is seldom cut into little jewels. The two ways it is most frequently used are as a pendant stone and as a large accent stone on decorative things. It is less frequently utilized in rings, necklaces, and other jewelry pieces that call for little stones. Sometimes less translucent stones are carved into cabochons and beads.
Blue Kunzite : Spodumene in the translucent color of blue kunzite ranges from light blue to bluish green.
Yellow Kunzite : Spodumene with the color yellow crystallizes.
Origins
The sources of Kunzite are Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, and the U.S. (California, and Maine). Most kunzite is being mined in Madagascar, Brazil, and Afghanistan. It frequently occurs next to the well-known pink gemstones morganite and pink tourmaline. While being somewhat hard, kunzite should be handled carefully because of its obvious cleavage.