Kunzite

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General Gemstone Details

Kunzite was discovered near the beginning of the twentieth century, in America, named for it's discover, the gemologist G.F. Kunz. And although it does not have a very long history, it's effectiveness has been tried and proven.

Kunzite is a form of Spodumene, which occurs in a wide range of colors, although the most common color is the yellow gray (which is called triphane). Two other gemstone varieties, the lilac-pink kunzite (colored by manganese) and the bright emerald green hiddenite (colored by chromium) are very popular with collectors. The kunzite was named for gemologist G.F. Kunz who first described it in 1902; hiddenite is named for W.E. Hidden, who discovered it in North Carolina in 1879.

Spodumene was discovered in 1877 in Brazil, although it was not until 1879 that kunzite and hiddenite were recognized as different varieties of the same mineral. Spodumene is also found in Madagascar, Myanmar, the USA, Canada, the former USSR, Mexico and Sweden.

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7 with a monoclinic crystal structure.

Kunzite is strongly pleochroic, which means that there is a color intensity variation when a crystal is viewed from the top or bottom then from side to side or from other directions. The top and bottom of the crystal reveal the deepest colors and knowledgeable gem cutters will take advantage of its effects. Due to kunzite's cleavage, splintery fracture and strong pleochroism it is considered a real gem cutters challenge. However, its beautiful pink color makes kunzite an attractive and desirable gemstone.

Spodumene is an important source of lithium for use in industrial ceramics, mobile phone and automotive batteries, medicine and as a fluxing agent. Lithium is extracted from spodumene by fusing in acid. Spodumene is also an important flux in glazes used by ceramic artists, especially Shino glazes.

World production of lithium via spodumene is around 80,000 metric tons per annum, primarily from the Greenbushes pegmatite of Western Australia, and some Chinese and Chilean sources. Spodumene is becoming less important a source of lithium due to the emergence of alkaline brine lake sources in China and Argentina, which produce lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide directly.

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Mystical Properties:
Kunzite it is told will help to combat feelings of inferiority, inhibition and depression, and it also has a pronounced calming effect on the heart.
Kunzite is known to ease tension of tight muscles, and it is especially good for the nerves and muscles of the shoulders and neck. It creates a calmness when you have to accept a situation because it is out of your control.

It's most favorable use is for removing emotional blockages from your history, especially childhood stress and trauma. Kunzite will help you to see the blockage, and to understand what needs to be done, so that you may start on the road to recovery. As we can never move forward until we face the past. This is the stone for you to resolve, dissolve and get past old buried experiences of deep emotional stress, so as to be available for all of the wonders that are waiting for you.

To dream of kunzite reveals a need to stop avoiding unpleasant issue and to begin solving them.

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More Healing Information

Healing Properties:
Kunzite is a very powerful healing stone that has beneficial effects on a wide range of disorders. It will help those who suffer from inner turmoil to achieve a balance between reason and emotions. It will alleviate sciatica and other painful joints when applied overnight. The regular consumption of kunzite water will ensure a balance production of blood corpuscles and healthy circulation.

Violet kunzite regulates the activity of the thyroid and promotes hormonal balance. Pink kunzite prevents narrowing of the arteries, it relaxes tense muscles and will alleviate rheumatism and arthritis.

Kunzite is also quite helpful in the treatment of drug and alcohol addition, as it promotes tolerance towards others. The ability to deal with criticism is improved, and the stone strongly stimulates the self-development in the wearer.

should be worn in direct contact with the skin for it's most favorable healing qualities. To relieve pain it should be placed directly on the affected area. The stone should be cleansed under warm running water each time before use and then recharged overnight among a bowl of dry hematite stones.

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Magical Properties:
Energy: Receptive
Element: Earth
Powers: Relaxation, peace, grounding

Magically, kunzite is worn or held to induce relaxation, and it seems the lilac shaded pieces are of the best quality.

Passing the stone over tension ridden parts of the body, literally un-knits the muscles and tension that we seem to carry with us every day.

It is also a centering and grounding stone, and is worn or carried to assist us in coming 'back down to earth'.

Kunzite also is told to be useful in attracting love, but it shall attract more of a spiritual love than one of the physical variety. Many of kunzite's other secrets still lie within, waiting patiently to be discovered.

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Zodiac:
Associations: Not Noted

Not a Traditional Birthstone for any Month

Stone of Taurus Kunzite symbolizes straightforwardness, by increasing the wearer's tolerance, it will also help one form friendships.

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More Chakra Info

More Kundalini Info

Chakra Classification:
Pink kunzite is recommended for the 4th, or Heart Chakra, and violet kunzite for the 6th, or Third Eye/Brow Chakra. It promotes emotional balance, and can be used to remove emotional blockages from past experiences. One may use kunzite with rose quartz to reveal, bring up and dissolve buried childhood experience of deep emotional stress.

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.