kunzite

Definitions


[ˈkʌnzʌɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a lilac-coloured gem variety of spodumene which fluoresces or changes colour when irradiated


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Origin:
early 20th century: from the name of George F. Kunz (1856–1932), American gemmologist, + -ite




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