Pink/purple Kunzite

Pink/purple Kunzite From Madagascar 2.91 CT 

Kunzite from Madagascar is a highly sought-after variety of the mineral spodumene, famed for its pastel pink to deep violet-purple hues and exceptional transparency. Colored by traces of manganese, these stones are strongly pleochroic, displaying different shades depending on the angle from which they are viewed. 

Key Characteristics & Valuation

• Color: Ranges from soft blush pink to deep, vibrant lilac and magenta. The price of Madagascar kunzite generally increases with the richness of its saturation, with deep purplish-pinks commanding a premium. 
• Hardness & Durability: Scores 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, but it features two perfect cleavage planes, making it vulnerable to chipping or fracturing if struck. 
• Clarity: It typically has excellent, eye-clean clarity, allowing light to pass through and create a luminous, internal glow. 

Important Considerations for Buyers

• Fading Risks: Known as the "evening stone," kunzite's color can fade or become almost colorless if exposed to prolonged, direct sunlight or UV light. It is best suited for evening wear, earrings, or pendants rather than daily-wear rings.