kunzite

kunz·ite

K0115200 (ko͝ont′sīt′)n. A lilac-colored spodumene used as a gemstone.

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[After George Frederick Kunz (1856-1932), American gemologist.]

kunzite

(ˈkʊntsaɪt) n (Minerals) a pink-coloured transparent variety of the mineral spodumene: a gemstone[C20: named after George F. Kunz (1856–1932), US gem expert]

kunz•ite

(ˈkʊnts aɪt)

n. a transparent lilac-colored variety of spodumene, used as a gem. [1900–05, Amer.; after German. French. Kunz (1856–1932), U.S. expert in precious stones; see -ite¹]

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kunzite - a pinkish lilac crystal form of the mineral spodumene that is used as a gemstonespodumene - a pyroxene mineral consisting of lithium aluminum silicate; a source of lithiumtransparent gem - a gemstone having the property of transmitting light without serious diffusion

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