Crystal Database

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Kunzite

Kunzite is a lithium aluminium silicate mineral in the pyroxene group. Kunzite is a pink gem variety of Spodumene, as is Hiddenite, the green gem variety. Kunzite is often pleochroic, and its colours will fade with exposure to sunlight.

Kunzite crystals are highly attractive to collectors, and Kunzite jewellery makes stunningly beautiful pieces.

Metaphysical Properties

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Kunzite is the stone of love, pure unconditional sensual love. Highly purifying, Kunzite will release the emotional blocks and release love on all levels. Kunzite can remove any obstacles to love.

Kunzite is protective, and can ward off psychic attack.

Kunzite is highly calming and an excellent meditative tool, centring and gently raising vibration to highest wisdom.

Kunzite instils the freedom of a child, in thought and action.

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Crystal Healing Uses

Kunzite can help treat heart conditions and circulatory problems.

Kunzite helps to reduce stress and stress or anxiety related illness. Kunzite can help stabilise mood swings.

Kunzite can stimulate the endocrine system.

Kunzite assists with lung disorders.

Colour:

colourless, lilac, pink, violet, yellow

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Class:

Silicate

Group:

Monoclinic

Formations:

prismatic, rectangular, tabular, bladed, elongated crystals, massive. Crystals are often striated

Localities:

Brazil, Madagascar, Europe, USA, Afghanistan

Chemical Composition:

LiAlSi₂O₆

Hardness:

6.5 to 7

Lustre:

vitreous, opaque to transparent

Cleavage:

perfect in two directions

Varieties:

Spodumene, Hiddenite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect.  Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.