8.58 cts Natural Oval-cut Green IF-VVS Kunzite (Afghanistan)

Description

8.58 cts Natural Oval-cut Green IF-VVS Kunzite (Afghanistan)
New without Tags.  This gem has never been used/placed/set in a setting.
It is utterly undamaged, unmarred and in perfect condition as expected of NWOTags.
I have included a Kunzite article below for your appreciation and enjoyment.
Summary of below:
"Most kunzite is not typically treated or enhanced in any way. However, some brownish and green-violet stones may be heated to about 300°F (150°C) to improve color. Irradiation is another form of treatment used to treat color, but this is not as common as regular heating."
Type:  Natural Kunzite
(personally confirmed as Genuine Kunzite by digital refractometer (RI=1.670), dichroscope, polariscope, spectroscope, UV short&long-wave light, measured Specific Gravity=3.18)  --  captej2012
Color:  Green
Size:  13.20mm x 10.10mm x 9.40mm
Weight:  8.58 cts
Shape: Oval-cut
Clarity: IF-VVS
(Note: Truly, the lustrous clarity of this stone is stunning !!)
Treatment:  Heated, Not Enhanced, Not Treated
Origin:  Afghanistan
I bought this
Pink Kunzite
and meaningfully named it
Bazooka Bubble Gum
.
You see, in Kindergarten, I joyously sought globs of
Pink Bubblegum
,
stuck under classroom tables, chairs, drinking fountains, etc.
I kept looking even when most were too hard or stuck to
"recycle"
.
And though my teacher would reproach me for always checking,
It was gleefully rewarding whenever I found a
fresh pink chunk
.
My opinion of this habit has long since changed,
But the memories of those early
Yuck-some
finds remain dear.
A
Pink Kunzite
gem is not unlike the wonder of
Bazooka Bubble Gum
.
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Kunzite Gemstone Information
About Kunzite - History and Introduction
Kunzite is the pale pink to light violet gem-quality variety of the pyroxene mineral spodumene, a lithium aluminum inosilicate. Kunzite was first discovered in Connecticut, USA, and was named after George Frederick Kunz (1856 - 1932), an American mineralogist and the former vice president and buyer for Tiffany & Company. Kunz was a legendary New York jeweler and colored stone specialist, and he was the first to comprehensively describe the stone in 1902.
Although it was first discovered in the USA, most of the current supply of kunzite is found in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Kunzite is closely related to hiddenite, the yellow-green member of the spodumene family which was also discovered and named after an American mineralogist, W. E. Hidden. Kunzite is known to produce gemstones of great size. In fact, it's not uncommon to find fine quality stones weighing 20 carats or more. Kunzite and the entire spodumene group are important industrial sources of lithium, which is used for the making of medicines, ceramics, mobile phones and automotive batteries.
World-famous Kunzite
A beautiful 47-carat kunzite ring sold for over 0,000 at a Sotheby's auction of the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1996. President Kennedy purchased it as a gift for his wife, but never had the chance to give it to her.
Kunzite
Identifying Kunzite
Kunzite is composed of lithium, aluminum and silicate. Kunzite crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system. Its prismatic crystal structure results in a distinct pleochroism which can be helpful in identifying kunzite. Kunzite exhibits perfect cleavage, a trait it shares with both diamond and topaz. With prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, kunzite's color can fade; a distinct attribute of the spodumene family. Unlike most other pink colored stones, kunzite is often found in very large sizes. Its vitreous luster and hardness is similar to quartz, making it softer than pink sapphire and spinel.
Kunzite Origin and Gemstone Sources
Kunzite was first discovered in Connecticut, USA. The first significant commercial deposit was discovered 1902 in the Pala region of San Diego, California, where morganite (pink beryl) was also discovered. The most important deposits of kunzite are from Minas Gerais, Brazil, but most of the current supply is from Afghanistan and Pakistan. Other sources include Madagascar, Myanmar and the USA. Smaller gem quality deposits have also been found in Canada, Russia, Mexico, Sweden and Western Australia.
Buying Kunzite and Determining Kunzite Value
Kunzite Color
Kunzite is usually pale but it can sometimes be bright and quite intense. Kunzite colors range from light pink to saturated pink; lilac to lavender, and from light violet to pink-violet. Its color is owed to traces of manganese. Color is known to fade with prolonged exposure to strong light. Kunzite is strongly pleochroic, resulting in different color intensities (usually pink, clear and violet) depending on the angle it is viewed from. The tops and bottoms of crystals will show the deepest color.
Kunzite Clarity and Luster
Kunzite occurs with excellent transparency. Though most stones are very clean, some stones can show frequently aligned inclusions such as tubes or fractures. Eye clean stones are considered to be the most desirable, but they do not necessarily demand higher premiums as with other gem types. Kunzite exhibits a vitreous luster when polished.
Kunzite Cut and Shape
Kunzite is commonly faceted with an emerald step-cut. It is also often found with Portuguese-cut, since the extra facets enhance its brilliance. Kunzite exhibits strong pleochroism, requiring lapidaries to properly orient the cut in order to maximize color. Cutting can be a real challenge due to its perfect cleavage, splintery fracture and strong pleochroism. The most common shapes include ovals, rounds, cushions and octagons (emerald cut), as well as fancy hearts and trillions.
Kunzite Treatment
Most kunzite is not typically treated or enhanced in any way. However, some brownish and green-violet stones may be heated to about 300°F (150°C) to improve color. Irradiation is another form of treatment used to treat color, but this is not as common as regular heating.