KUNZITE

Kunzite is lilac-pink colored stone, which is colored by manganese. Kunzite is found in big crystals and has a perfect cleavage structure. Kunzite shows strong pleochroism, which is easily seen, showing body color and colorless when viewed from different directions. The main deposits of Kunzite are Malagasy Republic, the USA, Burma and Brazil.

Crystal Structure: Monoclinic

Hardness: 7

Specific Gravity: 3.18

Refractive Index: 1.66-1.67

Colors: Pinkish violet to light violet.

Luster: Vitreous

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