George Kunz Gemstones & Minerals

The following is a list of George Kunz gems and minerals listed in our database. Click the pictures to get full data, click the X to remove the gem from the list.

Kunzite

Kunzite: Kunzite is the pinkish lilac variety of the spodumene. These crystals or stones have a light pink hue because they constrain, traces manganese. Kunzite was first discovered in California in the early 20th century, and is known for its pleochroism. Its been noted that prolonged exposure to uv or solar lighting will diminish this stones color. This stone is generally sought after for its properties (read full)

Spodumene

Spodumene: Spodumene is a lithium aluminum silicate that crystallizes in the monoclinic system. It is one of several rock-forming minerals in the Pyroxene group, which are physically-related as their chemical content is quite similar and forms a chain. Fellow pyroxenes are jadeite, enstatite, diopside, hypersthene, augite, acmite, hedenbergite, pigeonite, and aegirineaugite. It appears as prismatic crystals (read full)