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Kunzite
Collectors love kunzite for its color range, from delicate pastel pink to intense violetish purple.
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High-End Colored Gems
A unique assortment of colored gemstones as seen at the GJX show in Tucson.
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A treatise on the design, display, care and repair of fine gemstones.
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A survey of the current gemological knowledge of pegmatites, including the gem varieties aquamarine, tourmaline, and topaz.
Read MoreThe Cutting Properties of Kunzite
The cutting of a one-kilo kunzite crystal demonstrates the problems inherent in working with this stone.
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GIA's Gübelin Gem Project: Various Gems, Sapphirine - Stibiotantalite
Among the collection assembled by Dr. Edward Gübelin are a number of uncommon gemstones from many worldwide localities.
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Kunzite History and Lore
Kunzite is a relative newcomer to the array of colored stones available for use in jewelry.
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Kunzite Description
Kunzite is the light pink to violetish purple variety of the mineral spodumene.
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Kunzite Care and Cleaning
Learn about kunzite's durability and how to care for your kunzite jewelry.
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