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Premium Quality 137.08 Ct Natural Top Pink Fancy Octagonal Kunzite Gemstone
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 28.900 x 25.410 x 20.440mm
- Weight (cts)
- 137.080
- Treatment
- Heat Treatment
- Shape
- Octagonal
- Type
- Faceted
- Clarity
- VVS
- Colours
-
Kunzite is a captivating gemstone renowned for its delicate pink to violet hues, attributed to trace amounts of manganese. Discovered in 1902 in Pala, California, it was named after gemologist George F. Kunz.
Physical Properties
Composition: Kunzite is a variety of spodumene, a lithium aluminum silicate mineral.
Color: Ranges from pale pink to intense violetish purple, with color intensity often influencing value
Pleochroism: Exhibits different colors when viewed from various angles, displaying varying shades of pink and violet.
Hardness: Measures 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for most types of jewelry.
Cleavage: Possesses perfect cleavage in two directions, making it susceptible to splitting if struck.
Care and Considerations
Kunzite is sensitive to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can cause its color to fade over time. Therefore, itâ€TMs advisable to store kunzite jewelry away from direct light when not in use.
- SKU
- Dimensions (mm)
- 28.900 x 25.410 x 20.440 mm
- Weight (cts)
- 137.080
- Treatment
- Heat Treatment
- Shape
- Octagonal
- Type
- Faceted
- Clarity
- VVS
- Colours
-
Kunzite is a captivating gemstone renowned for its delicate pink to violet hues, attributed to trace amounts of manganese. Discovered in 1902 in Pala, California, it was named after gemologist George F. Kunz.
Physical Properties
Composition: Kunzite is a variety of spodumene, a lithium aluminum silicate mineral.
Color: Ranges from pale pink to intense violetish purple, with color intensity often influencing value
Pleochroism: Exhibits different colors when viewed from various angles, displaying varying shades of pink and violet.
Hardness: Measures 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for most types of jewelry.
Cleavage: Possesses perfect cleavage in two directions, making it susceptible to splitting if struck.
Care and Considerations
Kunzite is sensitive to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can cause its color to fade over time. Therefore, itâ€TMs advisable to store kunzite jewelry away from direct light when not in use.
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