STONE: Kunzite, (Natural)
SIZE: 4x6mm
SHAPE: Rondelle, Faceted
PACKAGE: 46 Beads

  KUNZITE: is the light pink to violetish purple variety of the silicate spodumene. It forms naturally as colorless, pink, lilac, yellow and green crystals. The yellow-green to emerald variety is known as Hiddenite, or Green Kunzite.  The colorless to light yellow variety is known as Triphane, or Spodumene. Genuine Kunzite is quite pale in color, with natural darker shades being higher in value. There are some heat-enhanced varieties on the market. All Kunzite is prone to fading in direct sunlight. It’s found in Afghanistan, Brazil, Madagascar, Canada, Russia, Mexico, Sweden, Australia and the US states of Connecticut and California. The gem was named after pioneering gemologist George Frederick Kunz (1856-1932). It has a moderate hardness of 6-1/2 on the Mohs scale.

KUNZITE is believed to be a soothing stone, encouraging a sense of peace and calm.  It's believed to relieve nervousness, stress and anxiety, making it easier to rest and sleep. For this reason it's also referred to as the "mother's stone" because of it's claim to help pacify children and babies.

*Information regarding gemstone lore and metaphysical properties has been compiled from various sources and is for entertainment purposes only. No claims or promises are expressed or implied.*