Kunzite is a beautiful and graceful stone with pink and purple hues. Constantly reminding us to look towards love and forgiveness, kunzite is there for any emotional needs. Pink Kunzite is often called the Woman’s Stone. It is particularly supportive for a young or first-time mother and for all single mothers, and assists human, as well as animal mothers who may have a hard time caring for their young. It is a good stone for sleepless babies and over-active children, and is an excellent gift for girls entering puberty to help them love their changing bodies
History and Lore
Kunzite was first found in the Pala Mountains near San Diego, California in 1902, although some sources claim it was found even earlier, in 1877. Kunzite received its name in 1903 in honor of George Frederick Kunz, an accomplished mineralogist. Not many gemstones can boast about being first discovered in America, but because of its discovery in California, Kunzite is considered an “American stone”. In addition to this, Kunzite is the American birthstone of September, according to the American birthstones calendar by Frederick Kunz.
Composition and Formation
Kunzite is a pink and purple variety of the mineral spodumene with a chemical composition of lithium aluminum silicate.The name spodumene comes from the Greek word “spodumenos” meaning “burnt to ashes”, which refers to the opaque, whitish-gray color spodumene can have before and during processing.
Manganese gives kunzite its pink coloration, which creates shades of lilac, cool lavender, hot fuchsia and rich orchid purple by candlelight. Kunzite can also be found with yellow coloration when traces of iron are present. Hiddenite, or green spodumene, is created when chromium is present in the composition of the stone
Physical Healing Properties
Helps with symptoms of PMS
Reduces reproductive centric problems
Helps to heal heart and circulatory problems
Ensures the heart muscles are warm and strong
Assists while going through puberty
Helps heal heartache and calms nerves
Treats hormone-linked migraines
Treats skin rashes caused by allergies to chemicals
Reduces the after-effects of anesthesia
Calms epilepsy
Assists the physical body in recovering from emotional stress
Relieves stress related diseases
Emotional / Mental Healing Properties
Clears emotional blockages
Facilitates a feeling of unconditional love and self-compassion
Inspires tolerance, willingness, and being receptive to all the opportunities that come your way
Helps to gain higher levels of empathy, and feeling free and easy in your expression
Calms nervousness
Guards against road rage and stress while driving
Encourages letting go of fears and sorrows
Inspires being present in the moment
Allows for free expression of feelings
Assists those who have trouble connecting with others
Encourages humility
Relieves stress and worry
Helps relieve depression and anxiety
Helps you learn how to nurture yourself
Assists you in releasing resistance to life
Stimulates sensitivity and sensuality
Stimulates intuition and creativity
Spiritual Healing Properties
Cleanser of negative energy
Heart chakra connector
Connects to the crown chakra
Opens and connects the heart with the mind, encouraging communion between the two
Resolves blockages
Helps one move through the day with kindness, gentleness and serenity
A protective stone, dispelling negativity, and raising a shield around the aura against unwanted entities and outside influences
Provides a centering influence in all situations
A celestial doorway and breaks through the barriers of time into the infinite
Cleansing / Charging
When the full moon comes along, charge your crystal in the light of it. This will help to release its feminine energy and infuse itself with ripe cosmic energies. In between full moon cycles, you might want to bury your stone in nutrient-rich soil, as this will encourage the delights of the earth to wash over it. In addition to this, it is important that you try to keep your gem away from direct sunlight. Too much exposure to the sun will result in the color of your stone fading.
Other than these two examples you can place your kunzite stone on some selenite or use sage / incense smoke to clear out the stuck energy.