Kunzite Crystal 89mm — Clear Pink Faceting-Grade Stone

This Kunzite crystal is all about clarity. At 89mm it is slender yet substantial, transparent enough to approach gem grade, so light travels right through the body and lifts its soft pink colour. A naturally etched termination adds quiet texture at the tip without clouding that transparency. It comes from the renowned Pech Valley in Kunar, Afghanistan, a source loved by both collectors and lapidaries.

A question that comes up often is what faceting grade means for a display piece. It signals clarity high enough that stones like this are frequently cut into gems, though an intact crystal is a lovely thing to keep whole. As a heart stone, kunzite is valued for emotional clarity and a quiet sense of balance, a composed rather than dramatic energy.

About this specimen

Kunzite's gentle colour comes from trace manganese, and here you can see soft zoning shift as light passes through, along with faint internal veils that confirm the crystal grew naturally. The etched tip reflects small changes in its environment as it formed. Kunzite is named for George Kunz, the Tiffany gemologist who identified pink spodumene in 1902, and faceting-grade Pech Valley pieces with intact terminations are increasingly scarce.

• Stone: natural Kunzite (faceting-grade spodumene)
• Size: 89mm tall, 42mm wide, 162g
• Feature: high clarity with naturally etched tip
• Origin: Pech Valley, Kunar, Afghanistan
• Chakra: heart, bridging to crown

Living with your Kunzite

Because its transparency is best enjoyed in light, a shaded shelf near gentle ambient light suits it, just not direct sun, which can fade kunzite over time and is why it is called the evening stone. Clean it gently with a soft, barely damp cloth, and keep soap, steam, and ultrasonic cleaners away from this delicate a crystal.

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