Kunzite market statistics

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Kunzite

  • Color: light purple, pink, colorless
  • Hardness: 6.5 - 7
  • Refractive index: 1.66 - 1.68
  • Density: 3.10 - 3.20
  • Chemical composition: LiAl(SiO3)2
  • Crystal structure: monoclinic
  • Origins: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia.

Another name for kunzite is spodumene. These stones have a noticeable pleochroism effect (from pink to colorless). As a rule, only big specimens over 15-20 ct. are considered valuable. Heating or long exposure to sunlight may make their color fade.

The figures are based on Gemval's aggregated valuation statistics for the retail market. Irrelevant, controversial or repeat data are excluded from our analysis wherever possible. The figures are updated monthly.

Weight distribution for Kunzite

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Price distribution for Kunzite

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Clarity distribution for Kunzite

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Kunzite market prices