kunzite
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of kunzite
1900–05, named after G. F. Kunz (1856–1932), American expert in precious stones; see -ite 1
Example Sentences
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Tiffany named the gem in his honor: kunzite.
From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2022
Of growing importance are the gems found in California: a few diamonds in Butte county; rock crystal in Calaveras county; and tourmalines, kunzite, the rare pink beryl and bright blue topazes in San Diego county.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various
Spodumene, of the variety kunzite, comes from San Diego County, California.
From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram
Tourmaline and kunzite may also be included in this group as being on the average slightly above 7 in hardness.
From A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public by Wade, Frank Bertram
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