Kunzite

Kunzite is a variety Spodumene in which manganese impurities give it a pink to purple color but its a tricky stone, being pleochroic it can look pink or purple from one angle and if you turn it this stone will look completely colorless! Kunzites are sensitive as too much exposure to sunlight can completely remove the color, so best wear in jewelry for night time and kept in a darker space for collectors

Hardness: 6.5 – 7
Composition: LiAiSi₂O₆