Kunzite has a strong colour intensity variation when viewed from different directions. This stone is therefore very difficult to cut in order to ensure that the light passes through the gem and accents the desired colour.

Kunzite is named as a tribute to George F. Kunz, the legendary American mineralogist, who first described the gem in 1902.

Kunzite is said to help one to understand and interact better with others.

The largest faceted kunzite is an 880 carat specimen on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. As a softly hued gemstone, Kunzite shows the best colour in larger sizes. Stones should be at least ten carats to be really in the pink range.