Afghan konzaite stone, 11.683 carats

Technical details: Type: Afghan Kunzite (Kunzite) Weight: 11.683 carats Shape: Emerald (Emerald) Color: Pink Clarity: Eye-clean Transparency: Transparent Hardness: 6.5-7.0 Treatment: Untreated Origin: Afghan Certification: Electronic certificate (PDF) from Saudi laboratory (MT) - website (www.mtgl.com.sa) Kunzite is a gemstone belonging to the spodumene mineral group, known for its pale pink to light violet or purple color. Its color is attributed to the presence of manganese in its chemical composition. Kunzite features good hardness and transparency, and often exhibits pleochroism, where its color varies when viewed from different angles. Kunzite typically forms in pegmatite rocks, valued for its beauty and calm color.