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kunzite

[ koonts-ahyt ]

noun

Mineralogy.
  1. a transparent lilac-colored variety of spodumene, used as a gem.


kunzite

/ ˈʊԳٲɪ /

noun

  1. a pink-coloured transparent variety of the mineral spodumene: a gemstone
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of kunzite1

1900–05, Americanism; named after G. F. Kunz (1856–1932), American expert in precious stones; -ite 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of kunzite1

C20: named after George F. Kunz (1856–1932), US gem expert
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Tiffany named the gem in his honor: kunzite.

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In the mix of pieces, some of which have a butterfly design, is this diamond and kunzite crystal necklace.

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The family that provides her kunzite were her neighbors in San Diego until they moved to their native Afghanistan.

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Jewelry made with pastel-colored gems like kunzite, paraiba tourmaline and mauve spinel plays a supporting role to diamond pieces.

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Of growing importance are the gems found in California: a few diamonds in Butte county; rock crystal in Calaveras county; and tourmalines, kunzite, the rare pink beryl and bright blue topazes in San Diego county.

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