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| | Kunzite - Pale Gemstones Gems Jewelry Beads (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) |
 | | Kunzite, the pale pink to lilac gem variety of the mineral spodumene, is named as a tribute to George Kunz, the legendary gem scholar, gemologist, and gem buyer for Tiffany & Co at the turn of the century. |
 | | Kunzite is often found in association with morganite and pink tourmaline, the other popular pink gemstones. |
 | | However, kunzite should be handled with care because, like diamond, it has a distinct cleavage which means a sharp blow, if it lands in the wrong place, can break it in two. |
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