Kunzite is the pink gem variety of Spodumene discovered in 1902, and was named after the Tiffany & Co mineralogist George Kunz. The pink colouring comes from the presence of Manganese in the crystal, and it is found in a variety of lilac to deep pink shades, though it will fade in the sun.
| Alternative Names | Pink Spodumene |
| Colour | Pink |
| Hardness | 6.5 - 7 |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Streak | White |
| Lustre | Vitreous |
| Main Locations | Pakistan, Afghanistan, California, Myanmar, Madagascar |
| Chakra | Heart |
| Zodiac | Taurus, Leo, Scorpio |
| Numerology | 7 |
| Planetary | Venus, Pluto |
| Element | Water |
