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Kunzit
Kunzit-Edelstein
Colors of the gemstone | Kunzites are clearly transparent stones. Their color varies between almost complete colorlessness to dark purple, with a pinkish-red coloration caused by manganese admixtures. The most beautiful and sought-after kunzites are a deep pink color with a bluish tinge. |
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Entstehung | Kunzite is formed in pegmatite rocks. These contain spodumene and belong to the tourmaline group; |
Occurrence | The main suppliers of good kunzites are the USA, where they are mined together with tourmaline minerals in pegmatites. Other deposits are located in Minas Gerais (Brazil), Afghanistan, Madagascar and Finland. |
Chemistry and mineralogy |
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Hardeness | The Mohs hardness of kunzite is around 6.5-7. It is well suited for the scratch test with minerals such as quartz or feldspar. |
Assignment to chakras | Kunzite is associated with the heart chakra. It is said to open the heart and connect it with the spirit. |
Affirmation | Kunzite affirmation: "I open my heart to love and healing." |
Use | Kunzite has been used as a gemstone since the Stone Age right up to the present day. Its soft colors and radiant shine make it popular. However, note its sensitivity to heat and pressure when cutting and setting. |
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