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Kunzite is a lithium aluminum silicate. It is the pink to lilac variety of Spodumene, found in granite pegmatite rock, often associated with Lepidolite, Tourmaline, Beryl or Albite. A colorless Spodumene called Triphane is mined as an ore for Lithium salts used in industry. A green Spodumene, Hiddenite, is found in North Carolina.

Kunzite was first found in 1902, in San Diego County, California. It was named for the famed geologist George F. Kunz, who first described this mineral. The name "Spodumenos" is from the Greek, and refers to some Spodumene's "burnt to ash" color. Kunzite's beautiful soft pink or lilac hues are caused by manganese. This lovely color may fade over time, particularly if exposed to bright light. Kunzite displays a form of luminescence, and will phosphoresce after exposure to ultraviolet light. The Etta Mine in the Black Hills of South Dakota was the source of the largest Spodumene crystal ever found. It was 42' long, 5' wide and weighed over 90 ton unknown to the ancients, Kunzite is a modern gem now used in jewelry and much admired.
Metaphysical Properties: Kunzite's lovely pink vibration is useful to soothe the heart. It eases tension and stress, and one's responses to daily pressures. It is a gem to use in solitude, when one needs quiet and peace and self-nurturing. It also helps one to accept situations in life, which are beyond one's control, and may lead to a gentle surrender to the ways of spirit to handle matters. Kunzite's energy helps one to work with the angelic realm and the divine love available to all. Similar to Rose Quartz, yet with a more ethereal vibration. A meditation stone, useful to access the purity of one's inner heart, and to inspire self-expression of one's true feelings. It helps combine logic with intuition. It is useful to remove one's resistance to getting necessary tasks accomplished.

Kunzite may be used to ease nervous disorders and emotional problems. Passed over the body, it helps release stress in the energy field, and nerves and muscles.

Chakra: Heart and Brow.