Kunzite - With delicate pinks is gaining in popularity although Kunzite has only been known for around 100 Years. The appeal of this gemstone lies in its clarity, High Lustre and the delicate hues of Pink and Violet.
A Pleochroic gem meakes it extremely difficult to cut to best color. Kunzite is the pink to light purple gem variety of the mineral Spodumene. The other variety is green and is known as Hiddenite.