kunzite

noun

kunz·​ite ˈku̇n(t)-ˌsīt How to pronounce kunzite (audio)
: a pinkish-lilac variety of spodumene used as a gem

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Guests can look forward to admiring his latest work, including dramatic pieces featuring exceptional gemstones, such as the 50-carat kunzite set in his signature ceramic featured in the multicolor necklace below. — Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024 Since antiquity, the mines have been a supplemental source of income for farming families, who extract precious stones such as quartz, tourmaline and kunzite, a glassy, purplish crystal, and sell them to the bazaars of Central and South Asia. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 24 May 2023

Word History

Etymology

G. F. Kunz †1932 American gem expert

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kunzite was in 1903

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“Kunzite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kunzite. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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