Kunzite Crystal 120mm — Tall Pink Faceting-Grade Blade

This Kunzite crystal is a tall, blade-like piece, standing 120mm high yet only a few millimetres thick, which gives it a graceful, almost architectural presence. Grown in the lithium-rich pegmatites of the Pech Valley in Kunar, Afghanistan, it shows the classic slender prismatic habit of spodumene along with a soft pastel pink tone and enough clarity that light travels right through the blade.

People often ask what makes a crystal faceting grade. It simply means the internal clarity is high enough that stones of this quality are frequently cut into gems, though an intact, naturally terminated blade like this is prized left exactly as it formed. On the emotional side, kunzite is a gentle heart stone, valued for emotional balance, tenderness, and a quiet sense of opening rather than force.

About this specimen

The delicate pink comes from a trace of manganese picked up during the crystal's slow growth deep in the Hindu Kush, and the natural termination at the tip is a complete, undamaged expression of that growth. Kunzite is named for George Kunz, the Tiffany gemologist who catalogued the pink variety in 1902, and Afghan pieces of this scale and transparency have long been a staple in serious mineral collections.

• Stone: natural Kunzite (faceting-grade spodumene)
• Size: 120mm tall, 38mm wide, 135g
• Form: tall blade, intact natural termination
• Origin: Pech Valley, Kunar, Afghanistan
• Chakra: heart, bridging to crown

Displaying your Kunzite

A piece this tall makes a natural focal point on a mineral stand, ideally somewhere it can stand upright and out of direct sun, since prolonged light can fade kunzite's colour over the years. That sensitivity is why it is called the evening stone. A soft cloth and lukewarm water are all it needs for the occasional clean, so keep steam and ultrasonic cleaners well away.

Please note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.