Pink Purple Kunzite
$1,900.00
Item number:
1
Pink Purple Kunzite From Afghanistan 2.4 CT
Afghan kunzite is highly prized for its vibrant pink to rich purplish-pink colors, exceptional clarity, and large crystal sizes. Mined primarily in the Nuristan and Laghman provinces, this variety of spodumene owes its distinctive color to trace amounts of manganese and features strong pleochroism, shifting between violet, pink, and clear hues.
Key Characteristics
- Color Range: Vivid magenta, deep pink, and soft lilac-purple.
- Origin: Primarily the Pech River valley in Nuristan and the Alingar fields in Laghman, Afghanistan.
- Crystal Habit: Often found in large, blade-like, well-formed crystals with complex terminations.
- Pleochroism: The stone's color changes significantly depending on the angle you view it—often intense pink on the broad faces and deep purple at the ends.
- Treatments: Afghan kunzite is frequently left completely unheated and untreated, preserving its natural color.
Market Overview & Pricing
Kunzite prices vary widely depending on carat weight, cut, and color saturation.