kunzite


kunz·ite

noun \ˈkn(t)-ˌsīt\

Definition of KUNZITE

: a pinkish-lilac variety of spodumene used as a gem

Origin of KUNZITE

G. F. Kunz †1932 American gem expert
First Known Use: 1903

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