Kunzite is the pink to violet variety of spodumene. These gems are strongly pleochroic and have perfect cleavage in two directions. Cutting kunzite is a difficult but worthwhile endeavor. “Picasso Kunzite and Pearl Necklace,” 396.3-carat cushion-cut stone with 30 South Sea pearls, from the collection of the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, credit: Laurie Minor-Penland, by Public.Resource.Org is licensed under CC By 2.0.
Pink Kunzite, 396.3 ct Faceted Cushion Cut in Necklace
Kunzite is the pink to violet variety of spodumene. These gems are strongly pleochroic and have perfect cleavage in two directions. Cutting kunzite is a difficult but worthwhile endeavor. Kunzite and pearl necklace designed by Paloma Picasso, featuring a 396.3-ct cushion-cut kunzite with thirty South Sea pearls, from the collection of the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. Photo credit: Laurie Minor-Penland, Public.Resource.Org. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Article: Tips for Cutting Kunzite
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| Gemstone | Kunzite, Spodumene |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Carat Weight | 396.3 |
| Jewelry type | necklace |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Pink |
| Transparency | Transparent |