Kunzite
Varietyof Spodumene
Kunzite is the pink-violet gem variety of spodumene. As a variety of Spodumene, it shares that species' composition (LiAlSi2O6), crystal structure, and hardness; the distinction is the appearance defined above.
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About Spodumene
Full reference data — crystallography, X-ray diffraction, and cited physical properties — is on the Spodumene species page.
| Formula | LiAlSi2O6 |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Mohs) | 5 |
| Density (calculated) | 3.172 |
| Crystal system | monoclinic |
| Streak | white |